Akechi Line

Akechi Line
Akechi 10 series diesel railcar 11
Overview
Native name明知線
StatusIn operation
OwnerAkechi Railway
LocaleGifu Prefecture
Termini
Stations11
Service
Operator(s)Akechi Railway
Rolling stockAkechi 10 series DMU
History
Opened24 May 1933
Technical
Line length25.1 km (15.6 mi)
Number of tracksEntire line single tracked
CharacterRural
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Minimum radius200 m
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph)

The Akechi Line (明知線, Akechi-sen) is a Japanese railway line in Gifu Prefecture connecting Ena and Akechi stations, which are both located in Ena. There are stations located in Nakatsugawa city as well. This is the only railway line Akechi Railway (明知鉄道, Akechi Tetsudō) operates. The third-sector company took over the former Japanese National Railways line in 1985.