Railway line in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Takamori Line |
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Tateno Bridge with a scenic view |
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Native name | 高森線 |
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Locale | Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan |
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Termini | |
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Stations | 10 |
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Color on map | Green (#438D80)
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Operator(s) | Minamiaso Railway |
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Opened | 12 February 1928; 96 years ago (1928-02-12) |
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Line length | 17.7 km (11.0 mi) |
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Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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Electrification | Not electrified |
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Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
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The Takamori Line (高森線, Takamori-sen) is a Japanese railway line in Kumamoto Prefecture, between Tateno Station, Minamiaso, and Takamori Station, Takamori. This is the only railway line Minamiaso Railway (南阿蘇鉄道, Minamiaso Tetsudō, "South Aso Railway") operates. The line traverses the southern part of Mount Aso caldera.