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Ōme Line
The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in western Tokyo, Japan. It links Tachikawa and the Chūō Line with the town of Okutama. Many Chūō Line trains operate via the Ōme Line to Ōme Station, providing non-stop service to Tokyo Station. The section between Ōme and Oku-Tama is now nicknamed as the "Tokyo Adventure Line (東京アドベンチャーライン)". Services Ōme Line Local Local trains stop at all stations. However, they rarely run along the entire Ōme Line, with services splitting at Ōme Station. Through services The Ōme Line, at times, runs through services along the Chūō Rapid, Itsukaichi, and Hachikō lines. Supplemental trains during the peak season may also run along the Nambu Line. Trains that operate only on the Ōme Line have "Ōme-Itsukaichi Line" displayed at the front. * Chūō - Ōme Line through service: Some Chūō Line trains operate through service to the Ōme Line via Tachikawa. Most through servic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E233 Series
The is a commuter and suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type developed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) from the earlier E231 series and the E531 series design. The first train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Line (Rapid), followed by the E233-1000 series variant in 2007 for use on the Keihin–Tōhoku and Negishi lines, the E233-3000 series outer-suburban variant in December 2007 for use on the Tōkaidō Main Line, and narrow-bodied E233-2000 series variant for Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line through services. Further variants were built for use on the Keiyō Line, Yokohama Line, Saikyō Line, and Nambu Line. Design The E233 series features two identical sets of main equipment in case of failure. This is the first JR East stock to feature such backup measures. The E233 series provides for better accessibility for the disabled, and is designed to be more comfortable to ride overall than previous stock. The height between the plat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nambu Line
The Nambu Line ( ja, 南武線,) is a Japanese railway line which connects Tachikawa Station in Tachikawa, Tokyo and Kawasaki Station in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. For most of its length, it parallels the Tama River, the natural border between Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. It lies along the Tama Hills. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network. The line forms part of what JR East refers to as the "Tokyo Mega Loop" ( ja, 東京メガループ, links=no) around Tokyo, consisting of the Keiyo Line, Musashino Line, Nambu Line, and the Yokohama Line. The name refers to the southern ( ja, 南, links=no) part of the ancient province of Musashi ( ja, 武蔵, links=no) (now Tokyo and northern Kanagawa prefecture), through which the Nambu Line runs. Basic data *Operators, distances: **Total: ***Passenger: ***Freight: **East Japan Railway Company (JR East) (Services and tracks) ***Kawasaki – Tachikawa: ***Shitte – Hama-Kawasaki: ***Shitte – Shin-Tsuru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuo Line (Rapid)
Central line or Central Line may refer to: Railway and metro lines English * Central Line (Cape Town), in South Africa * Central line (London Underground), in England * Central line (Mumbai Suburban Railway), in India * Central Line (Newark), a former List of Public Service Railway lines#Essex Division, streetcar line in New Jersey, U.S * Central Line (Sweden), between Sundsvall and Storlien * Central Line (Tanzania), from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma * Central Link, now Line 1, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. * Moscow Central Circle, in Russia Other * Busan Metro Line 1, also called Jungang Line, in Busan, South Korea * Chūō Main Line ('Central Main Line'), between Tokyo and Nagoya in Japan ** Chūō Line (Rapid), services on the eastern Chūō Main Line ** Chūō Liner, now Hachiōji, a limited-stop reserved-seat service ** Chūō–Sōbu Line, local services * Osaka Metro Chūō Line, in Japan * Jungang line ('Central line'), from Cheongnyangni in Seoul to Gyeongju, in South Korea ** G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
209 Series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993. The series was introduced in 1992 for experimental operations (as the 901 series) and in 1993 for commercial operations to replace the aging 103 series stock on the Keihin–Tōhoku Line, Keihin–Tōhoku and Negishi Line, Negishi lines. The concept of the 209 series was to create a lower-cost, minimal lifespan train (approximately 15 years) that would be replaced rather than rebuilt when they became life-expired. The 209 series was the first of the , and served as the basis for the E501 series, E501, E217 series, E217, 701 series, 701, and E127 series rolling stock, as well as the succeeding E231 series stock, which in turn became the blueprint for successive trains developed by JR East and other railway companies in Japan. Variants * / 209-500 series: 10-car set used on the Keiyō Line since 2008, and 8-car sets on the Musashino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishitama District, Tokyo
is a district located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. It comprises the following three towns and a village: * Hinode *Mizuho *Okutama * Hinohara Historically, the cities of Ōme, Fussa, Hamura, and Akiruno were part of Nishitama District but these have broken off from the district after they were elevated to city status. Education Each of the towns and villages operate separate public elementary and junior high school systems. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates Mizuho Nougei High School in Mizuho. The school district also operates the following high schools in nearby Ōme: * Norin High School * Ome Sogo High School * Tama High School The district operates the following high schools in Fussa: * Fussa High School * Tama Technical High School The district operates Hamura High School in Hamura. The district operates the following schools in Akiruno: * Akirudai High School * Itsukaichi High School District timeline * July 22, 1878: Tama District, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitake Tozan Railway
The is a Japanese transport company in Ōme, Tokyo. It belongs to the Keio Group. The company operates a funicular line and a chairlift, both in Mount Mitake. The company was founded in 1927. Funicular line The funicular line is commonly known as . The difference in elevation between the two stations is 424 m (1,390ft). Construction began in 1930, and operation started in 1935. In 1944, it was suspended due to World War II and partially scrapped for material, with operation only starting again in 1951. In 1991, the gauge was changed from the original 1,067mm to 1,049mm because the rail profile was increased. Three generations of vehicles have been used on the route. The original Ko-1 type (コー１系) was replaced with the Ko-2 type (コー２系) in 1968, which was in turn replaced in 2008. Pasmo and Suica IC cards are accepted as payment methods. Mitakesan Station This station is the ground station. It is made up of a single track, two platforms and a kiosk which is l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōme, Tokyo
is a Cities of Japan, city located in the western portion of Tokyo, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 131,895 in 63,917 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Ōme is located in the Okutama Mountains of western Tokyo, bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the north. The Tama River runs from west to east almost in the center of the city area, and the Kasumi River and Naruki River, which are tributaries of the Iruma River (Arakawa River (Kantō), Arakawa River system), also flow from west to east in the north. The geography changes from the flat land in the east to the hills and mountains in the west. The highest point is 1,084 meters on Mount Nabewariyama on the right bank of the Tama River in the western end of the city. Surrounding municipalities Tokyo Metropolis * Hinode, Tokyo, Hinode to the south *Hamura, Tokyo, Hamura to the southeast *Okutama, Tokyo, Okutama to the west *Akiruno, Tokyo, Akiruno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamura, Tokyo
is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 54,622, and a population density of 5500 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Hamura is approximately in the west-center of Tokyo Metropolis, on the Musashino Terrace. It flanks the Tama River about upriver from the mouth. Hamura is composed of the following neighborhoods: Fujimidaira, Futabacho, Gonokami, Hane, Hanehigashi, Kawasaki, Midorigaoka, Ozakudai, Shinmeidai, Tamagawa, Yokotakichinai. Surrounding municipalities Tokyo Metropolis * Ōme *Akiruno *Fussa *Mizuho Climate Hamura has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hamura is 13.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1998 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.0 °C, and lowest in January, at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fussa, Tokyo
is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 56,786, and a population density of 5600 persons per km². The total area of the city is . About one third of the city area is occupied by the United States Air Force Yokota Air Base, giving the city an effective population density of 8,782 persons per km2. Geography Fussa is approximately in the geographic center of Tokyo Metropolis, on the Musashino Terrace, bordered by the floodplains of the Tama River. The land slopes gently from north to south, with an elevation of 124 meters above sea level at the location of the city hall, which is almost at the geographic center of the city area. The highest elevation is 143.5 meters in the northeast, and the lowest is 104 meters in the southwest. The area along the river is home to many parks and almost 300 cherry blossom trees, recreational facilities and bicycle paths. Surrounding municipalities Tokyo Metropolis *Hamura *Ak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seibu Haijima Line
The is a railway line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by Seibu Railway. It acts as a branch line of the Seibu Shinjuku Line, with direct trains to Seibu-Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Stations :O: stop : SE: : E: : HL: All trains on this line stop at every station. Rolling stock * Seibu 2000 series * Seibu 6000 series * Seibu 20000 series * Seibu 30000 series A fleet of eight 10-car Seibu 40000 series The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway in Japan since March 2017. a total of 13 ten-car trainsets have been built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe from 2016, with th ... EMUs is scheduled to be introduced from spring 2017, operating on the Seibu Ikebukuro, Seibu Shinjuku, and Seibu Haijima Lines. History * 2 November 1928: Opened as Tamako Railway from Hagiyama to Moto-Kodaira (near Kodaira). * 15 August 1932: Electrified at 600 V DC from Hagiyama to Moto-Kodaira. * 12 March 1940: Tamako Railway me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hachikō Line
The Hachikō Line is a 92.0 km (57.2 mi) regional railway line owned and operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is located within Tokyo, Saitama, and Gunma Prefectures in Japan. It connects Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji, Tokyo with Kuragano Station in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. Services Komagawa Station in Hidaka, Saitama is the boundary point between two distinct sections. The southern section from Hachiōji to Komagawa is electrified at 1,500 V DC. Some trains terminate at Komagawa, while others continue over the Kawagoe Line to Kawagoe Station. The non-electrified northern section connects Komagawa with Kuragano. All trains continue on the Takasaki Line to , where transfer to the Jōetsu Shinkansen is available. There are no through services connecting the southern and northern halves of the line. The Hachikō Line takes the first ''kanji'' of its name from the first character of and the second ''kanji'' from the first character of . Stations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akishima, Tokyo
is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 113,542, and a population density of 6500 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Akishima is located on the left bank of the Tama River, about 35 kilometers west of central Tokyo. The Tamagawa Aqueduct flows in the northern part of the city. The city area generally slopes gently from northwest to southeast toward the Tama River, which flows to the south of the city. The altitude of the city area is 170.72 meters above sea level at the highest point and 76.68 meters at the lowest point. With the JR East Ome Line running east to west through the city as a boundary, housing estates, industrial parks, golf courses, and the Showa Memorial Park occupy a large area in the north. In the south, residential areas occupy a large proportion of them city area. Surrounding municipalities Tokyo Metropolis * Tachikawa *Fussa *Hachiōji * Hino Climate Akishima has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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