The is a railway line in

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, Japan, owned and operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation. It connects on the

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and , and services the

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as well as the surrounding suburbs.

Services

During weekdays served by two-car local trains goes back and forth between Higashi-Fuchū and Fuchūkeiba-seimommae, while on weekends and holidays (as well as during events at the nearby Tokyo Racecourse) 8-car and 10-car local and express trains are operated through from the

Stations

History

The line opened on 29 April 1955 as dual track electrified at 600 VDC. The voltage was increased to 1500 VDC in 1963.

References

This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia {{DEFAULTSORT:Keio Keibajo Line Keibajo Line Railway lines in Tokyo Railway lines opened in 1955 4 ft 6 in gauge railways in Japan 1955 establishments in Japan