Yamaguchi Line
| Yamaguchi Line | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Type | Regional rail |
| Locale | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture |
| Termini |
Shin-Yamaguchi Masuda |
| Stations | 28 |
| Operation | |
| Owner | JR West |
| Operator(s) | JR West, JR Freight |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 93.9 km (58.3 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | None |
The Yamaguchi Line (山口線 Yamaguchi-sen?) is a railway line in western Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The line connects Shin-Yamaguchi Station in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi and Masuda Station in Masuda, Shimane.
The Ogori (now Shin-Yamaguchi) - Yamaguchi section opened in 1913, and the line was progressively extended north, reaching Masuda in 1923.
CTC signalling was commissioned in 1984.
The Super Oki limited express connects Shin-Yamaguchi Station with Tottori Station and Yonago Station on the Sanin Main Line via the Yamaguchi Line.
The line is also famous for the operation of SL Yamaguchi steam train.
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