Honmachi Line Explained

Honmachi Line
Native Name:本町線
Native Name Lang:ja
Color:ffa500
Image Alt:A train near Honmachi 5-chōme Station
Locale:Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
Stations:5
Owner:Iyotetsu
Linelength Km:1.5
Electrification:None
Website:http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp

The is a 1.5 km light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

History

The Honmachi Line was built in 1911 by the, who ran electric trams on a track.[1] [2] The Matsuyama Electric Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1921, who continued to operate the line.[3] In 1923, the tracks were converted from 1435 mm to . The line was briefly closed in 1945 due to damages from air raids in the Second World War, but was restored in 1948.[4]

Operations

The line is electrified and is single-tracked for the entire line. There are no passing loops on the line.[5]

Stations

NumberNameDistance (km)ServicesConnections
25本町一丁目style="text-align:right;"- Ōtemachi Line, Jōnan Line (via)
26本町三丁目0.6 
27本町四丁目0.9 
28本町五丁目1.2 
29/09本町六丁目1.5 Jōhoku Line

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 三 伊予鉄道① . Ehime Prefectural Lifelong Learning Center . 7 March 2020 . ja . 31 March 1986.
  2. Web site: 松山電気軌道由来の主電動機。 . 鉄道ホビダス . 5 March 2020 . ja . 30 May 2013.
  3. Web site: いよてつ125年の歴史 . Iyotetsu . 4 March 2020 . ja.
  4. Web site: 本町線  Hom-machi Line . 撮ってまわった日本と欧米 . 6 March 2020 . ja.
  5. Web site: Tram Route Map . Iyotetsu . 5 March 2020 . ja.