Echigo Line

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Echigo Line
An 115 series EMU between Aoyama and Sekiya stations
Overview
Native name	越後線
Status	In operation
Owner	JR East
Locale	Niigata Prefecture
Termini	Kashiwazaki Niigata
Stations	32
Service
Type	Heavy rail
Operator(s)	JR East
History
Opened	1912
Technical
Line length	83.8 km (52.1 mi)
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification	1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Operating speed	85 km/h (53 mph)
Route map

The Echigo Line (越後線, Echigo-sen) is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) which connects the cities of Kashiwazaki and Niigata in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The line's name is taken from the name of the ancient Echigo Province, which corresponds to most of modern-day Niigata Prefecture.