Ena Railway Explained
The was a rural railway line in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, which closed on 30 March 1968. It operated between Onahama-Sakaechō and Ena in Iwaki, Fukushima. The railway was operated by the Onahama Rinkō Railway.
Description
- Distance: 4.9 km / 3.0 mi.
- Gauge:
- Double-track line: None
- Electrification: None
History
- 17 April 1916: The (horse-drawn) opens between Onahama and Ena.
- 9 December 1936: The line closes.
- 12 January 1953: The line opens between Sakaechō and Ena. (Onahama - Sakaechō was opened by Onahama Rinkō Railway)
- September 1965: The line is damaged by a typhoon.
- 15 February 1966: Operation ceases.
- 30 March 1968: The line closes.
See also
References
This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia
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