Hakata-Minami Line

Hakata-Minami Line
700-7000 series set on the Hakata-Minami Line, June 2004
Overview
Native name博多南線
OwnerLogo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West
LocaleFukuoka City
Termini
Stations2
Color on map     (#0073bc)
Service
TypeShinkansen
SystemShinkansen
ServicesKodama
Operator(s)JR West
Depot(s)Hakata Shinkansen Depot
Rolling stock500-7000 series, 700-7000 series, N700-7000/8000 series
History
OpenedApril 1, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-04-01)
Technical
Line length8.5 km (5.3 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-track
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead line)
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)
SignallingCab signalling
Train protection systemATC-NS

The Hakata-Minami Line (博多南線, Hakataminami-sen) is an 8.5 km (5.3 mi) long railway line in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, connecting Hakata Station in Fukuoka with Hakata-Minami Station in Kasuga. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

  1. ^ "新幹線なのに在来線" [Shinkansen Lines that are Conventional Lines]. Japan Railfan Magazine. No. 467. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. March 2000. p. 67.