Kobe City Subway | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 神戸市営地下鉄 | ||
Locale | Kobe, Hyogo, Japan | ||
Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 3 | ||
Number of stations | 28 | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | March 13, 1977 | ||
Operator(s) | Kobe Municipal Transportation Bureau | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 38.1 km (23.67 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
Top speed |
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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.