Ise Line
The Ise Line (伊勢線, Ise-sen) is a Japanese railway line in Mie Prefecture, between Kawarada Station, Yokkaichi and Tsu Station, Tsu. This is the only railway line Ise Railway (伊勢鉄道, Ise Tetsudō) operates. The company name is abbreviated to Isetetsu (伊勢鉄). The third sector company took the former Japanese National Railways line in 1987. The line was originally built as a shorter route between Nagoya and south Kii Peninsula (Kisei Main Line). As such, the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) limited express train "Nanki" and rapid train "Mie" still use the line, providing the primary revenue stream for the company. The line also transports spectators when Formula One World Championship Japanese Grand Prix is held at Suzuka Circuit (1987-2006, 2009 onward).
| Ise Line | |
|---|---|
An Ise Railway type III DMU on the Ise Line | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | 伊勢線 |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Ise Railway |
| Locale | Mie Prefecture |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 10 |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| Services | 3 |
| Operator(s) | Ise Railway, JR Central |
| Depot(s) | Tamagaki |
| Rolling stock | Ise Railway type III DMU, KiHa 75 series DMU, HC85 series DEMU |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 September 1973 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 22.3 km (13.9 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single (Tsu - Nakaseko) Double (Nakaseko - Kawarada) |
| Character | Mainly urban with some rural areas |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | None |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |