Gunchū Line Explained

Gunchū Line
Native Name:郡中線
Native Name Lang:ja
Color:eb6c1f
Image Alt:A 3000-series passenger train on the Gunchū Line
Type:Heavy rail
Locale:Ehime Prefecture
Stations:12
Owner:Iyotetsu
Linelength Km:11.3
Electrification:Overhead line, DC 750 V
Speed Km/H:65
Website:http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp
Map State:collapsed

The is a 11.3 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Iyo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs southwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Gunchū Port Station.

The line used to be owned by the South Iyo Railway until they merged with Iyotetsu in 1900.[1]

Operations

The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line.

Stations

All stations are located in Ehime Prefecture.[2]

NumberNameDistance (km)ConnectionsLocation
IY10松山市0.0Iyotetsu

Takahama Line, Yokogawara Line
Iyotetsu Trams: Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, Route 6

Matsuyama
IY25土橋0.7 
IY26土居田2.2 
IY27余戸3.5 
IY28鎌田4.2 
IY29岡田5.6 Masaki
IY30古泉6.6 
IY31松前駅7.9 
IY32地蔵町8.6 
IY33新川9.5 Iyo
IY34郡中10.7 
IY35郡中港11.3JR Shikoku

Yosan Line (via Iyoshi Station)

Notes and References

  1. Book: 私設鉄道株式会社免許状下付 . June 2, 1900 . National Printing Bureau . Kanpō . 5 . 13 March 2019.
  2. Web site: 郊外電車路線図 . Iyotetsu . 13 March 2019.