| Semboku Rapid Railway Line | |
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A Semboku Rapid Railway 3000 series train in May 2013
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| Overview | |
| Native name | 泉北高速鉄道線 |
| Type | Commuter rail |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Osaka Prefecture |
| Termini |
Nakamozu Izumi-Chūō |
| Stations | 6 |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1 April 1971 |
| Owner | Semboku Rapid Railway |
| Depot(s) | Nakamozu |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 14.3 km (8.9 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Minimum radius | 400 m |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC, overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (60 mph) |
Semboku Rapid Railway Line (泉北高速鉄道線 Semboku Kōsoku Tetsudō-sen?) is a railway line in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operated by the third-sector operator Semboku Rapid Railway (泉北高速鉄道 Semboku Kōsoku Tetsudō?). The line connects Izumi-Chūō Station and Nakamozu Station, with through operations to and from the Nankai Kōya Line up to Namba Station in southern downtown Osaka.
Along with services inside the line, through trains also operate to the Nankai Kōya Line beyond Nakamozu to Namba.
All stations are located in Osaka Prefecture.
As of 1 April 2016[update], the railway operated a fleet of 108 electric multiple unit (EMU) vehicles, all based at Nakamozu Depot.
From 27 January 2017, a new Semboku 12000 series EMU was introduced on Semboku Liner services.
The Semboku 12000 series on a Semboku Liner service in February 2017
A Semboku 3000 series EMU
A Semboku 5000 series EMU in September 2016