Keiō New Line

The Keio New Line (京王新線, Keiō Shinsen) is a 3.6-kilometer (2.2 mi) link which connects Keio Corporation's Keiō Line from Sasazuka Station in Shibuya to Shinjuku Station with through service on to the Shinjuku Line of the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation. The line opened on October 30, 1978.

Keiō New Line
A Toei 10-300 series train at Hatsudai Station in August 2013
Overview
Native name京王新線
Termini
  • Shinsen Shinjuku
  • Sasazuka
Stations4
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Operator(s)Keio Corporation
History
OpenedOctober 30, 1978 (1978-10-30)
Technical
Line length3.6 km (2.2 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-track
Track gauge1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)
Minimum radius500 m (1,600 ft)
Electrification1,500 V DC (Overhead line)
Maximum incline3.5%
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