Kashihara Line

Kashihara Line
A Kashihara Line train passing Yakushi-ji temple
Overview
Native name橿原線
OwnerThe logo of the Kintetsu Railway Company. Kintetsu Railway
Line numberB
Locale
Termini
Stations17
Color on map     (#e7a61a)
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemKintetsu Railway
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)Saidaiji
History
Opened1 April 1921; 103 years ago (1921-04-01)
Technical
Line length23.8 km (14.8 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-track
CharacterCommuter rail
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Minimum radius240 m (790 ft)
Electrification1,500 V DC (Overhead lines)
Operating speed100 km/h (60 mph)[1]
SignallingAutomatic closing block
Train protection systemKintetsu ATS


The Kashihara Line (橿原線, Kashihara-sen) is a 23.8 km (14.8 mi) north-south bound railway line in Nara Prefecture, Japan, owned and operated by the Kintetsu Railway, a private railway operator. It connects Yamato-Saidaiji Station and Kashiharajingu-mae Station.

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