The is a commuter railway line in Sanda,

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. The line is long, connecting Yokoyama to Woody Town Chūō. Although Yokoyama is the line terminus, all trains continue on the Sanda Line to Sanda.

History

The Yokoyama - Flower Town section opened in 1991,

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and electrified at 1500 VDC. The line was extended to Woody Town Chūō in 1996. The line is single track, but the corridor allows for duplication if required in the future.

Stations

Ridership

References

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