Takahama Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 高浜線 | ||
Owner | Iyotetsu | ||
Locale | Ehime Prefecture | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 10 | ||
Website | http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
History | |||
Opened | 28 October 1888 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 9.4 km (5.8 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
Electrification | Overhead line, DC 600 V | ||
Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) | ||
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The Takahama Line (高浜線, Takahama-sen) is a 9.4 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with the port town of Mitsuhama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs in the northwest direction from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Takahama Station.
Opening in 1888, this is the first railroad in Shikoku. There is a planned extension to Matsuyama Port to the north of Takahama Station, which is currently served by a bus.