Chōkai Sanroku Line

The Chōkai Sanroku Line (鳥海山ろく線, Chōkai Sanroku-sen, "Chōkai Submontane Line") is a Japanese railway line in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan, with all station located within the city of Yurihonjō. This is the only railway line operated by the Yuri Kōgen Railway (由利高原鉄道, Yuri Kōgen Tetsudō).

Chōkai Sanroku Line
A YR-3000 railcar at Yajima Station
Overview
StatusIn operation
OwnerYuri Kōgen Tetsudō
LocaleAkita Prefecture
Termini
  • Ugo-Honjō
  • Yashima
Stations12
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)Yuri Kōgen Tetsudō
Rolling stockYR-2000 DMU, YR-3000 DMU
History
OpenedAugust 1, 1922 (1922-08-01)
Technical
Line length23.0 km (14.3 mi)
Number of tracksEntire line single tracked
CharacterRural
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph)
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