Furusato Ginga Line

Furusato Ginga Line
Furusato Ginga Line CR70 series DMU, February 2006, near Nishitomi Station
Furusato Ginga Line CR70 series DMU
February 2006, near Nishitomi Station
Overview
StatusCeased operation
OwnerHokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway
LocaleHokkaidō, Japan
Termini
Stations33
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway
Rolling stockCR70 series DMU, CR75 series DMU
History
OpenedSeptember 22, 1910
ClosedApril 21, 2006
Technical
Line length140.0 km (87.0 mi)
Number of tracksSingle
CharacterRural
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNot electrified
Operating speed85 km/h (53 mph)

The Furusato Ginga Line (ふるさと銀河線, Furusato Ginga-sen) was a railway line most recently operated by Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway Company in Hokkaidō, Japan. The 140 km (87 mi) line connected the municipalities of Ikeda and Kitami until its closure in 2006.