 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2016) |
| Akita Nairiku Line | |
|---|---|
 Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Moriyoshi Express train, October 2005 | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | 秋田内陸線 |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Company |
| Locale | Akita Prefecture |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 29 |
| Website | www |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| Operator(s) | Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Company |
| Rolling stock | AN8800 series DMU, AN8900 series DMU, AN2000 series DMU |
| History | |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 94.2 km (58.5 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Entire line single tracked |
| Character | Rural |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | None |
| Operating speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) |
The Akita Nairiku Line (秋田内陸線, Akita Nairiku-sen), nicknamed Smile Rail (スマイルレール), is a Japanese railway line located in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. It operates between Takanosu in the city of Kitaakita and Kakunodate in the city of Semboku. The Akita Nariku Line is the only railway line operated by the third-sector Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway (秋田内陸縦貫鉄道, Akita Nairiku Jūkan Tetsudō, "Akita Inland Longitudinal Railway").