Hakushin Line

Hakushin Line
115 series EMU bound for Niigata approaching Toyosaka Station, May 2008
Overview
Native name白新線
LocaleNiigata Prefecture
Termini
Stations10
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)JR East
History
Opened1952
Technical
Line length27.3 km (17.0 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Route map

The Hakushin Line (白新線, Hakushin-sen) is a Japanese railway line which runs between Niigata and Shibata stations in the cities of Niigata and Shibata in Niigata Prefecture. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network.