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The was a Japanese freight only railway line between Harutori and Shireto, all within Kushiro,
The was a Japanese freight only railway line between Harutori and Shireto, all within Kushiro, Hokkaidō
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
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. It was the only railway line of . The line was the only private railway in Hokkaidō, as well as the only surviving colliery railway in Japan. The first section of the line opened in 1925. It also had a passenger service until 1966. The line transported coals from the mine to Port of Kushiro
A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Ham ...
until its closure in 2019.
Basic data
*Distance: 4 km * Gauge: 1,067 mm *Stations: 2 *Track: single *Traction: internal combustion (diesel)History
The Pacific Ocean Coal Co. opened a 6 km line from the coal mine at Harutori to Irifune-cho wharf in 1925/27, with a 3 km line connecting the mine to Higashi-Kushiro opening in 1928. The line was truncated 2 km in 1966 when a new coal loading wharf opened, the passenger service ceasing at the same time. The Pacific Ocean Coal Co. merged with Taiheiyō Coal Services and Transportation Co. in 1979. The Higashi-Kushiro - Harutori section closed in 1986, with the remaining section continuing to operate. Operations on the line ceased in March 2019. A farewell run was operated on April 6, 2019. The line closed in June 2019.See also
* List of railway companies in Japan *List of railway lines in Japan
List of railway lines in Japan lists existing railway lines in Japan alphabetically.
The vast majority of Japanese railways are classified under two Japanese laws, one for and another for . The difference between the two is a legal, and not alwa ...
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* Railway lines in Japan Rail transport in Hokkaido Railway lines opened in 1925 {{Japan-rail-line-stub