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Ryōmō Line
The is a Japanese railway line connecting Oyama in Tochigi Prefecture with Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture. long, the line is owned and operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The name refers to the fact that Gunma and Tochigi prefectures were once part of an ancient province called , which was later split into Kōzuke (Gunma) and Shimotsuke (Tochigi). This line connects both halves of the old province. Services Most Ryōmō Line services continue beyond Shin-Maebashi and terminate at on the Joetsu Line. Local trains run about once in an hour during the day between Oyama and Maebashi and twice or three times as frequently between Maebashi and Takasaki. Some rapid services from Ueno and the Shōnan-Shinjuku Line travel through onto the Ryōmō Line, but they stop at every station. Station list Rolling stock Present Takasaki to Oyama * 211-3000 series 4- and 6-car EMUs (since August 2016) Takasaki to Maebashi (Takasaki Line through services) * E231-100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
211 Series
The is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1985 by the Japanese National Railways (JNR). It is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). It was formerly operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in Japan. Design The 211 series was developed by JNR to replace older 113 series and 115 series trains. The 211 series incorporated regenerative brakes and stainless steel body construction. Variants * 211-0 series (basic version with transverse seating) * 211-1000 series (cold region version with transverse seating) * 211-2000 series (basic version with all longitudinal seating) * 211-3000 series (cold region version with all longitudinal seating) * 211-5000 series (JR Central version) * 211-6000 series (JR Central version with single motored car) * Joyful Train variants (JR-West version) Operations 211-0, 211-2000 series * Tōkaidō Main Line and Ito Line: Tokyo – Numazu/Ito (From 1986 - Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōmō Line
The is a railway line in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, operated by Jōmō Electric Railway Company (上毛電気鉃道 ''Jōmō dentetsu'') . Its terminus stations are in the cities of Maebashi, Gunma, Maebashi and Kiryū, Gunma, Kiryū, extending 25.4 km. Eighteen of its stations opened on November 10, 1928, with one station added in each of the years 1933, 1939, 1993, and 1994. History The entire line opened in 1928, electrified at 1500 VDC, to service the local silk industry. The line was noted for operating freight services with its EMUs acting as the locomotive (it did not own electric locomotives), and for carriages that had 50% of the floorspace partitioned for the transport of silk. Freight services ceased in 1986. Station list All stations are in Gunma Prefecture. Rolling stock * 100 series EMU car (special event use only) * 700 series 2-car EMUs (x8) (former Keio 3000 series) References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watarase Keikoku Line
The is a Japanese railway line connecting Kiryū Station in Kiryū, Gunma and Matō Station in Nikkō, Tochigi. This is the only railway line that the third-sector company operates. The company and line are also known as or . The company acquired the line from the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in 1989. As the name suggests, the line runs along the Watarase River through a deep valley. History The Ashio Railway Co. opened the line to Ashio-Motoyama (2 km beyond Mato) in 1911/12 to service the Ashio Copper Mine, and leased the line to JNR in 1913. Passenger services were introduced in 1914, and the line was nationalised in 1918. The copper mine closed in 1973, the same year the line was deviated for the construction of the Kusaki Dam, including the 5242m Kusaki Tunnel. In 1989 the Ashio-Motoyama - Mato section was closed and the operation of the balance of the line was transferred to the Watarase Keikoku Railway Co. Basic data *Distance: 44.1 km *Gauge: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobu Isesaki Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by the private railway company Tobu Railway, extending from Tōbu-Dōbutsu-Kōen Station in Saitama to Isesaki Station in Gunma Prefecture. The Isesaki Line can refer to the entire section between Asakusa - Isesaki and Oshiage - Hikifune, but from March 2012, the 41.0 km section south of Tōbu-Dōbutsu-Kōen was branded as the Tobu Skytree Line in conjunction with the opening of the Tokyo Skytree tower. Descriptions ;Track: :single: − 39.9 km :double: the rest Operation Service patterns Stops and operated sections are as of 2017. ; (announced as or for short) :*Tōbu-Dōbutsu-Kōen − Ōta. Connection with Express. Three per hour, with one between Kuki and Tatebayashi. :*Ōta − Isesaki. One per hour per direction, conductorless. ; :Between Asakusa and Tōbu-Dōbutsu Kōen, Kuki or Minami-Kurihashi on Nikkō Line. ; :Early morning and late night. Down to Tōbu-Dōbutsu-Kōen, Kuki or to Minami-Kurihashi on the Nikkō L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashikaga, Tochigi
is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 143,653, in 62,123 households and a population density of 810 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Ashikaga is located in the northern Kanto plain in the far southwestern corner of Tochigi Prefecture, bordering on Gunma Prefecture to the north, west and south. The Watarase River flows through the center of the city. It is located approximately 80 km north of Tokyo. Surrounding municipalities Tochigi Prefecture * Sano Gunma Prefecture * Tatebayashi * Kiryū * Ōta * Ōra Climate Ashikaga has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers. The average annual temperature in Ashikaga is 14.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1280 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.9 °C. Demographics Per Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sano, Tochigi
is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 117,669, in 52,066 households and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . The city is known for its Outlet Mall, Sano Yakuyoke Daishi Temple, and its local variety of ''ramen'', Sano Ramen. More recently, Sano has gained international recognition for being the home of cricket in Japan. Geography Sano is located in the northern Kantō plain, in southwestern Tochigi Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the west. The location river boundary connected by Tochigi. Surrounding municipalities Tochigi Prefecture * Ashikaga * Kanuma * Tochigi Gunma Prefecture * Tatebayashi * Midori * Kiryū * Itakura Climate Sano has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sano is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The tempe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōbu Sano Line
The is a railway line in Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway, connecting Tatebayashi Station in Tatebayashi city, Gunma Prefecture to Kuzū Station in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Tochigi Prefecture has a population of 1,943,886 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi). Tochigi Prefecture borders Fukushima Prefecture to the .... In February 2005, the old city of Sano, the town of Tanuma and the town of Kuzu were merged into the city of Sano, so this line runs within the two cities of Tatebayashi, Gunma and Sano, Tochigi. Stations History The Aso Horse Tramway opened the first section of the line between Kuzu and Koena-kashi to haul limestone and timber to the Watarase river port in 1889/90. Individual section opening dates are provided below. Steam locomotion was introduced in 1894, and in 1912 the company merged with Tobu. The line was extended t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tochigi (city)
is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 159,056 in 66,018 households, and a population density of 480 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Because the city escaped war damage during World War II, many historical temples, traditional shops and '' kura'' (Japanese traditional storehouses) remain in the city center. The city was awarded th"Utsukushii-machinami Taisho"prize from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2009. Geography Tochigi is located in the very southern portion of Tochigi Prefecture, bordering on Ibaraki Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture to the southwest. The city is located in the northern part of the Kanto plain, with a mountain range extending in the northern part of the city. The Tomawa River runs through the city center, the Oshigawa River runs through the eastern part, and the Watarase River runs through the southern part. At the confluen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobu Utsunomiya Line
is a Japanese commuter railway and ''keiretsu'' holding company in the Greater Tokyo Area as well as an intercity and regional operator in the Kantō region. Excluding the Japan Railways Group companies, Tobu's rail system is the second longest in Japan after Kintetsu. It serves large portions of Saitama Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture, as well as northern Tokyo and western Chiba Prefecture. The Tobu Railway Company is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index. The Tobu corporate group is also engaged in road transportation (bus/taxi), real estate, and retail. It is the owner of the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world. The company is a member of the Fuyo Group ''keiretsu''. The name "Tobu" is formed from the kanji for east (''東'') and Musashi (''武''蔵), the initial area served. History Tobu is one of the oldest railway companies in Japan. It was established in November 1897 and beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobu Nikko Line
is a Japanese commuter railway and '' keiretsu'' holding company in the Greater Tokyo Area as well as an intercity and regional operator in the Kantō region. Excluding the Japan Railways Group companies, Tobu's rail system is the second longest in Japan after Kintetsu. It serves large portions of Saitama Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture, as well as northern Tokyo and western Chiba Prefecture. The Tobu Railway Company is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index. The Tobu corporate group is also engaged in road transportation (bus/taxi), real estate, and retail. It is the owner of the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world. The company is a member of the Fuyo Group '' keiretsu''. The name "Tobu" is formed from the kanji for east (''東'') and Musashi (''武''蔵), the initial area served. History Tobu is one of the oldest railway companies in Japan. It was established in November 1897 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mito Line
The is a railway line connecting Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture and Tomobe Station in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The line is long and is owned and operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Joban Line E501 series and E531 series ten car sets continue on to Iwaki, Fukushima while the 5 car sets go to Oyama. They separate at Tomobe. Station list * All trains stop at every station. * Trains can pass one another at stations marked "◇" and "∨" and cannot pass at stations marked "｜". Rolling stock * E501 series five-car EMUs * E531 series five-car EMUs File:E501 K752 in Mito Line.jpg, A 5-car E501 series EMU on the Mito Line in December 2008 File:JR East E531 Mito-Line.JPG, A 5-car E531 series EMU on the Mito Line in March 2015 Former rolling stock * 415 series four-car EMUs (until March 2016) File:JR East 415-1500 Mito-Line.JPG, A 4-car series EMU on the Mito Line in March 2016 History The Mito Railway Co. opened the line on 16 January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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