Kashii Line

The Kashii Line (香椎線, Kashii-sen) is a railway line in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). It connects Saitozaki Station in Fukuoka with Umi Station in Umi.

Kashii Line
BEC819 series at Kashii Line
Overview
StatusIn operation
Owner JR Kyushu
LocaleFukuoka Prefecture
Termini
  • Saitozaki
  • Umi
Stations16
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)JR Kyushu
Rolling stockBEC819 series
History
Opened1 January 1904 (1 January 1904)
Technical
Line length25.4 km (15.8 mi)
Number of tracksSingle
CharacterFairly urban with a few rural sections
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed85 km/h (53 mph)
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