Yahiko Line

Yahiko Line
Overview
Native name弥彦線
OwnerJR East
LocaleNiigata Prefecture
Termini
Stations8
Service
TypeRegional rail
Rolling stockE129 series
History
Opened1916 (1916)
Technical
Line length17.4 km (10.8 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Operating speed85 km/h (55 mph)
Route map

0.0
Yahiko (弥彦)
2.3
Yahagi (矢作)
4.9
Yoshida (吉田)
Otori River
8.0
Nishi-Tsubame (西燕)
10.3
Tsubame (燕)
Nakanokuchi River
Hokuriku Expressway (E8)
12.9
Tsubame-Sanjō (燕三条)
Shinano River
15.4
Kita-Sanjō (北三条)
17.4
Higashi-Sanjō (東三条)
Echigo-Ōsaki (越後大崎)
Ōura (大浦)
Echigo-Nagasawa (越後長沢)

The Yahiko Line (弥彦線, Yahiko-sen) is a Japanese railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) which connects Yahiko Station in the village of Yahiko and Higashi-Sanjō Station in the city of Sanjo, both in Niigata Prefecture. The line shares its name with both Yahiko Village and nearby Mt. Yahiko.

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