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Iyotetsu
The is the main transport provider in Matsuyama, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan. The company operates railway, tram, and bus lines, and also has many subsidiaries, which include a bank, department stores, travel agencies, and various other businesses. History The company was founded on September 14, 1887, and its Takahama railway line, the first in Shikoku, was opened on October 28, 1888. In addition to being the first railway in Shikoku, it was also the third private railway in Japan. It is named for the former Iyo Province. The first tramway was electrified in 1911, whilst the entire tram network was changed from gauge to gauge in 1923.Brown, Colin (2007). "Tramway Opening and Closure Dates". ''Bullet-In'' Issue 61, p.25 Services Railway Iyotetsu operates the following railway lines. Takahama Line This 9.4 km line opened as gauge in 1888, and was regauged to , double-tracked to Baishinji (8.2 km) and electrified at 600 V DC in 1931. This line is still electrified at 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iyotetsu 610 Series
The is the main transport provider in Matsuyama, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan. The company operates railway, tram, and bus lines, and also has many subsidiaries, which include a bank, department stores, travel agencies, and various other businesses. History The company was founded on September 14, 1887, and its Takahama railway line, the first in Shikoku, was opened on October 28, 1888. In addition to being the first railway in Shikoku, it was also the third private railway in Japan. It is named for the former Iyo Province. The first tramway was electrified in 1911, whilst the entire tram network was changed from gauge to gauge in 1923.Brown, Colin (2007). "Tramway Opening and Closure Dates". ''Bullet-In'' Issue 61, p.25 Services Railway Iyotetsu operates the following railway lines. Takahama Line This 9.4 km line opened as gauge in 1888, and was regauged to , double-tracked to Baishinji (8.2 km) and electrified at 600 V DC in 1931. This line is still electrified at 60 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iyotetsu 700 Series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Iyo Railway (Iyotetsu) in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan, since 1987. Design The trains were converted from former Keio 5000 series EMU cars between 1987 and 1994. Formations , the fleet consists of six three-car sets and two two-car sets, formed as follows. All cars have a driving cab at one end. 3-car sets * "Mc" cars are motored driving cars (with driving cabs). * "Tc" cars are unpowered trailer cars. * The "Mc" cars are equipped with one lozenge-type pantograph. 2-car sets * "Mc" cars are motored driving cars (with driving cabs). * "Tc" cars are unpowered trailer cars. * The "Mc" cars are equipped with one lozenge-type pantograph. History The trains were purchased from Keio Corporation and introduced between 1987 and 1994. The motored cars were mounted on former Tobu Railway and Odakyu EMU bogies to match the Iyotetsu track gauge of , as the trains originally ran on Keio gauge. Three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahama Line
The 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. Operations The line is electrified with overhead lines and is double-tracked for the entire line, except for the portion between Takahama Station and Baishinji Station. The majority of rail services continue past Matsuyama City Station on the Yokogawara Line to Yokogawara Station. Trains arrive roughly every fifteen minutes. Stations All stations are located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. Ehime Prefecture has a population of 1,342,011 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 5,676 km2 (2,191 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōnan Line
The is a light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line is composed of a main line between Dōgo Onsen and Nishi-Horibata and a branch line between Heiwadōri 1-chōme and Kamiichiman. The two lines runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. History The Jōnan Line was built in 1911 by the , who ran electric trams on a track. The Matsuyama Electric Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1921, who continued to operate the line. In 1923, the tracks were converted from 1435 mm to . Operations The line is electrified with overhead lines. The main line is double-tracked, while the branch line is single-tracked. Five light rail services, along with the heritage railway train ''Botchan'', run on the line. Stations : Stations served by the heritage railway A heritage railway or heritage railroad (US usage) is a railway operated as living history to re-create or preserve railway scenes of the past. Heritage railways are often old railway lines pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōhoku Line (Iyotetsu)
The is a 2.7 km light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. While Iyotetsu only operates light rail trains on the line, the line is legally classified as a heavy rail line. History The Jōhoku Line was built in 1895 by as a gauge railway that ran steam locomotives. Dōgō Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1900, who continued to operate the line. In 1911, the line was converted into railway and electrified. Operations The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line. Two light rail services, route 1 and route 2, run on the line. Stations : Stations served by the heritage railway A heritage railway or heritage railroad (US usage) is a railway operated as living history to re-create or preserve railway scenes of the past. Heritage railways are often old railway lines preserved in a state depicting a period (or periods) i ... train ''Botchan'' References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokogawara Station
is a passenger railway station in the city of Tōon, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu. Lines The station is the terminus of the Yokogawara Line and is located 13.2 km from the terminus of the line at . During most of the day, trains arrive every fifteen minutes. Trains continue from Matsuyama City Station on the Takahama Line to Takahama Station. Layout The station consists of a single dead-headed side platform. History The station was opened on October 4, 1899 Surrounding area * Toon Municipal Kitayoshii Elementary School *Ehime University School of Medicine * Ehime University Hospital See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations A train station, railway station, railroad station or depot is a railway facility where trains stop to ... References External links Iyot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahama Station (Ehime)
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu. Lines The station is a terminus of the Takahama Line and is located 9.4 km from the opposing terminus of the line at . During most of the day, railway trains arrive every fifteen minutes. Trains continue from Matsuyama City Station on the Yokogawara Line to Yokogawara Station. Layout Takahama Station is an above-ground station with a single side platform and one track and a siding, and is attended. The track that extends slightly from the back of the station building is used during the daytime as a storage line for additional cars during rush hours. At the north exit of the station, there is a connecting bus stop to Matsuyama Tourist Port. History Takahama Station was opened on 1 May 1892. In 1905 the station building was moved to its current location 500 meters north of its former location. Surrounding area *Matsuyama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunchū Line
The is a 11.3 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Iyo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs southwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Gunchū Port Station. The line used to be owned by the South Iyo Railway until they merged with Iyotetsu in 1900. Operations The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line. Stations All stations are located in Ehime Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. Ehime Prefecture has a population of 1,342,011 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 5,676 km2 (2,191 sq mi). Ehime Prefecture borders Kagawa Prefecture to the northeast, Toku .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Gunchu Line Iyotetsu Gunchū Line Railway lines in Japan Rail transport in Ehime Prefecture Railway lines opened in 1896 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunchū Port Station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Iyo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu. The station is close to Iyoshi Station, located on the Yosan Line operated by JR Shikoku. Lines The station is a terms of the Gunchū Line and is located 11.3 km from the opposing terminus of the line at . Layout The station consists of a single dead-headed side platform serving one bi-directional track. The station is unattended. During most of the day, trains arrive every fifteen minutes. History The station was opened on May 10, 1939. Surrounding area * Japan National Route 378 See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References External links Iyotetsu Gunch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honmachi Line
The is a 1.5 km light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. History The Honmachi Line was built in 1911 by the , who ran electric trams on a track. The Matsuyama Electric Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1921, who continued to operate the line. In 1923, the tracks were converted from 1435 mm to . The line was briefly closed in 1945 due to damages from air raids in the Second World War, but was restored in 1948. Operations The line is electrified and is single-tracked for the entire line. There are no passing loop A passing loop (UK usage) or passing siding (North America) (also called a crossing loop, crossing place, refuge loop or, colloquially, a hole) is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at or near a station, where trains or ...s on the line. Stations References {{Iyotetsu Lines Railway lines in Japan Rail transport in Ehime Prefecture Railway lines op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokogawara Line
The is a 13.2 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Tōon in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs eastwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Yokogawara Station. Operations The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line. The majority of rail services continue past Matsuyama City Station on the Takahama Line to Takahama Station. Trains arrive roughly every fifteen minutes. Stations All stations are located in Ehime Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. Ehime Prefecture has a population of 1,342,011 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 5,676 km2 (2,191 sq mi). Ehime Prefecture borders Kagawa Prefecture to the northeast, Tok .... References {{Iyotetsu Lines Iyotetsu Yokogawara Line Railway lines in Japan Rail transport in Ehime Prefecture Railway lines opened in 1893 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanazono Line
The is a 0.4 km light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 1947, the line connects Iyotetsu's heavy rail hub at Matsuyama City Station to the rest of the light rail network. Operations The line is electrified and is double-tracked for the entire line. Four light rail services, along with the heritage railway train ''Botchan'', run on the line. Stations : Stations served by the heritage railway A heritage railway or heritage railroad (US usage) is a railway operated as living history to re-create or preserve railway scenes of the past. Heritage railways are often old railway lines preserved in a state depicting a period (or periods) i ... train ''Botchan'' References {{Iyotetsu Lines Railway lines in Japan Rail transport in Ehime Prefecture Railway lines opened in 1947 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
