Jōshin Dentetsu Jōshin Line

The Jōshin Line (上信線, Jōshin-sen^?) is Japanese railway line in Gunma Prefecture, between Takasaki Station in Takasaki and Shimonita Station in Shimonita. This is the only railway line operated by Jōshin Dentetsu (上信電鉄^?, "Jōshin Electric Railway"), while the company also operates a few bus lines. The first section of the line opened in 1897.

Basic data

• Distance: 33.7 km / 20.9 mi.
• Gauge: 1,067 mm / 3 ft. 6 in.
• Stations: 20
• Double-track line: None
• Electric supply: The whole line (1500 V DC)
• Railway signalling: Automatic

See also

• List of railway companies in Japan
• List of railway lines in Japan

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External links

• Jōshin Dentetsu official website (Japanese)