Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line

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The Akita Nairiku Line (秋田内陸線, Akita Nairiku-sen^?) is railway line in Akita Prefecture, between Takanosu, Kitaakita and Kakunodate, Senboku. This is the only line operated by Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway (秋田内陸縦貫鉄道, Akita Nairiku Jūkan Tetsudō^?, "Akita Inland Longitudinal Railway"). The third sector company took two former Japanese National Railways lines in 1986. A newly built section linked the two in 1989. Since the line goes through sparsely populated areas, it faces severe business challenges. Whether to continue operation of the line or not is a subject of heated debate in the prefecture.

Basic data

• Distance: 94.2 km / 58.5 mi.
• Gauge: 1,067 mm / 3 ft. 6 in.
• Stations: 29
• Double-track line: None
• Electric supply: Not electrified
• Railway signalling: Simplified automatic

See also

• List of railway companies
• List of railway lines

External links

• (Japanese) Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway official website