Hankyū Kōyō Line Explained

Hankyū Kōyō Line
Native Name:阪急甲陽線
Native Name Lang:ja
Color:0000FF
Locale:Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan
Open:1924
Linelength:2.2km (01.4miles)
Tracks:Single
Electrification:1,500 V DC, overhead catenary
Speed:70abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Minradius:120 m
Map State:collapsed

The is a 2.2km (01.4miles) single-track railway line in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, operated by the Hankyu Railway. The line connects Shukugawa Station and Kōyōen Station, both in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo.

History

The line opened on 1 October 1924,[1] 1435mm gauge and electrified at 600 VDC, which was increased to 1500 VDC in 1967.

The Great Hanshin earthquake resulted in the line being out of service for six weeks in 1995.

Stations

All stations are within Nishinomiya, Hyōgo.

No.StationJapaneseDistance (km)Transfers
HK-09夙川0.0 Hankyū Kōbe Main Line
HK-29苦楽園口0.9 
HK-30甲陽園2.2 

References

This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . July 2002 . Japan . 254. 4-87366-874-3.