Nishikigawa Seiryū Line Explained

The is a Japanese railway line connecting Kawanishi and Nishikichō stations, all within Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. As the name suggests, the line parallels the Nishiki River (Nishiki-gawa). This is the only railway line operates. The third-sector company (in Japanese sense) took former West Japan Railway Company (JR West) line in 1987. The line was proposed to be extended to Nichihara, on the Yamaguchi Line, but was not completed (see History section below). The company also operates bus lines and a travel agency.

Basic data

Stations

NameDistance (km)ConnectionsLocation
岩国0.0Sanyō Main LineIwakuni, Yamaguchi
西岩国3.7Gantoku Line
川西5.6Gantoku Line
清流新岩国9.5Sanyō Shinkansen
守内かさ神11.0 
南河内14.2 
行波16.8 
北河内19.5 
椋野23.3 
南桑26.4 
清流みはらし28.1 
根笠29.1 
河山33.5 
柳瀬36.6 
錦町38.3 

History

The opened to Kawayama on 1 November 1960, operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and was extended to Nishikichō in 1963.[1] Construction of the proposed extension to Nichihara on the Yamaguchi Line commenced in 1967, and about 50% of the roadbed had been completed when construction was abandoned in 1980.

The Nishikigawa Railway was established on 1 April 1987, renaming and taking over operations of the line from 25 July of the same year.[1]

See also

References

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

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 . 19 January 2013 . Japan . 167. 978-4-7770-1336-4.