The is a Japanese railway line connecting

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with Mihama within Aichi Prefecture. It is owned and operated by

Meitetsu , referred to as , is a private railway company operating around Aichi Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture of Japan. Some of the more famous trains operated by Meitetsu include the ''Panorama Car'' and the '' Panorama Car Super'', both of which of ...

History

The Chita Electric Railway Co. opened the Otagawa - Kowaguchi section for passenger services, electrified at 1500 V DC, in 1931/32. Freight services commenced in 1933, and in 1935 the line was extended to Kowa. The company merged with Meitetsu in 1943, and the section from Otagawa to Kowaguchi was duplicated between 1960 and 1974. Panorama Super runs on only holidays.

Future plans

Kagiya-nakaoike Station is a new station that will be built between Takayokosuka and Minami Kagiya. It is due to open by the end of 2023. Meitetsu 1000 Series EMU 031

Stations

References

External links

Official website (in Japanese)
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