Yamaguchi Line

Yamaguchi Line
An all-stations "Local" service formed of two KiHa 40 series DMU cars in September 2009
Overview
Native name山口線
StatusIn operation
OwnerJR West
LocaleYamaguchi Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture
Termini
Stations28
Service
TypeRegional rail
Operator(s)JR West, JR Freight
Rolling stockKiHa 40 series, KiHa 120 series, KiHa 187 series DMU, D51 200 steam locomotive, 35 series passenger cars
History
Opened20 February 1913
Technical
Line length93.9 km (58.3 mi)
Number of tracksEntire line single tracked
CharacterRural
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed85 km/h (53 mph)

The Yamaguchi Line (山口線, Yamaguchi-sen) is a railway line in western Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The line connects Shin-Yamaguchi Station in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi and Masuda Station in Masuda, Shimane.