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Hakushin Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 白新線 | ||
Locale | Niigata Prefecture | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 10 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
Operator(s) | JR East | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1952 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 27.3 km (17.0 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
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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.