Keiō Takao Line

The Keiō Takao line (京王高尾線, Keiō Takao-sen) is a railway line operated by the Japanese private railway operator Keio Corporation. The line connects Kitano Station on the Keio Line, to Takaosanguchi Station, and offers access to Mount Takao at the terminal. It is 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) gauge, electrified at 1,500 V DC. The line originally terminated at Goryōmae to service visitors to the Musashi Imperial Graveyard.

Keiō Takao Line
An 8000 series EMU train on the Takao Line in November 2021
Overview
Native name京王高尾線
OwnerKeio Corporation
LocaleTokyo
Termini
Stations7
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Rolling stockKeio 5000 series
Keio 7000 series
Keio 8000 series
Keio 9000 series
History
Opened1 October 1967 (1967-10-01)
Technical
Line length8.6 km (5.3 mi)
Track gauge1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)
Minimum radius200 m (660 ft)
Electrification1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Operating speed105 km/h (65 mph)
Train protection systemKeio ATC
Maximum incline3.5%
Route map

Shinjuku
0
Kitano
Keiō Line (Keio Hachiōji)
Yokohama Line
1.7
Keiō-Katakura
3.2
Yamada
Goryō Line
4.3
Mejirodai
5.8
Hazama
Chūō Main Line
6.9
Takao
Chūō Main Line
8.6
Takaosanguchi
Takao Mountain Railroad

During the daytime, most trains operate through to/from the Shinjuku terminal on the Keio Line.

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