Hakushin Line

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     Hakushin Line

115 series train approaches Toyosaka Station on a local Hakushin Line service to Niigata, May 2008
Info
Locale Niigata Prefecture
Termini Niigata Station
Shibata Station
Stations 10
Operation
Opened 23 December 1952
Operator(s) JR East
Technical
Line length 27.3 km
Track gauge 1,067 mm
Electrification Overhead catenary 1,500 V DC
Route map

The Hakushin Line (白新線 Hakushin-sen?) is a Japanese rail line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs between Niigata Station and Shibata Station in Niigata Prefecture.

Route data

History

The line first opened on 23 December 1952 as a 12.3 km line between Shibata Station and Kuzutsuka Station (now Toyosaka Station). From 15 April 1956, the line was extended 14.9 km from Kuzutsuka to Nuttari.

Rolling stock

485 series passes through Higashi-Niigata Station on Inaho service to Niigata, May 2008
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