Kobe Municipal Subway

Kobe City Subway
Kobe Municipal Subway Logo
Kobe Municipal Subway Logo
Kobe Municipal Subway 5000 trainset on the Kaigan Line
Kobe Municipal Subway 5000 trainset on the Kaigan Line
Overview
Native name神戸市営地下鉄
LocaleKobe, Hyogo, Japan
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines3
Number of stations28
Operation
Began operationMarch 13, 1977 (1977-03-13)
Operator(s)Kobe Municipal Transportation Bureau
Technical
System length38.1 km (23.67 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Top speed
  • 90 km/h (56 mph) (Seishin-Yamate Line)
  • 70 km/h (43 mph) (Kaigan Line)
System map
Map of Kobe Municipal Subway
Kobe Municipal Subway 3000 trainset (Seishin-Yamate Line)

The Kobe Municipal Subway (神戸市営地下鉄, Kōbe-shiei chikatetsu) is a rapid transit system in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Like other large Japanese cities, Kobe's subway system is heavily complemented by suburban rail. In addition, two people mover lines also serve the Kobe area: the Port Island Line and the Rokko Island Line.