Yotsubashi Line

Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line
A refurbished Yotsubashi Line 23 series
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerOsaka Metro (2018–present)
Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau (1942–2018)
Line number3
LocaleOsaka, Japan
Termini
Stations11
Color on map     Ocean blue (#0078BE)
Service
TypeRapid transit
System Osaka Metro
Depot(s)Midorigi, Morinomiya (located on Chuo Line)
Rolling stock23 series EMUs
History
Opened10 May 1942; 82 years ago (1942-05-10)
Last extension9 November 1972; 52 years ago (1972-11-09)
Technical
Line length11.4 km (7.1 mi)
Track length11.8 km (7.3 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-track
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC (third rail)
Operating speed70 km/h (43 mph)
SignallingAutomatic closed block
Train protection systemWS-ATC
Route map

The Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line (四つ橋線, Yotsubashi-sen) is an underground rapid transit line in Osaka, Japan, operated by Osaka Metro. The line connects Umeda, Hommachi, Yotsubashi, Namba, Daikokuchō and Suminoe, and runs parallel to the Midōsuji Line from Daikokuchō to Nishi-Umeda. Despite being the system's second line to open, its official name is Rapid Electric Tramway Line No. 3 (高速電気軌道第3号線), while the Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau refers to it as Osaka City Rapid Railway Line No. 3 (大阪市高速鉄道第3号線), and in Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport publications, it is written as Line No. 3 (Yotsubashi Line) (3号線(四つ橋線)). Station numbers are indicated by the letter Y.[1]

  1. ^ 四つ橋線. Osaka Kotsu (in Japanese). Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau. Retrieved 5 August 2014.