Toei Mita Line
The Toei Mita Line (都営地下鉄三田線, Toei Chikatetsu Mita-sen) is a subway line of the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) network in Tokyo, Japan. The line runs between Nishi-Takashimadaira in Itabashi and Meguro in Shinagawa. Trains continue with direct service into the Meguro Line of Tokyu Corporation for Hiyoshi. The portion between Shirokane-Takanawa and Meguro is shared with the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line.
| Mita Line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
A Toei 6500 series train at Tamagawa Station | |||
| Overview | |||
| Other name(s) | I | ||
| Native name | 三田線 | ||
| Owner | Toei Subway | ||
| Line number | 6 | ||
| Locale | Tokyo | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 27 | ||
| Color on map | Blue (#006CB6) | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Tokyo subway | ||
| Operator(s) | Toei Subway | ||
| Depot(s) | Shimura | ||
| Rolling stock | Toei 6300 series Toei 6500 series Tokyu 3000 series Tokyu 3020 series Tokyu 5080 series Sotetsu 21000 series | ||
| Daily ridership | 638,365 (2016) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 27 December 1968 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 26.5 km (16.5 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Minimum radius | 160 m (520 ft) (Shirokanedai - Shirokane-Takanawa) 161 m (528 ft) (Shirokane-Takanawa - Mita) | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC (overhead line) | ||
| Operating speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) | ||
| Signalling | Cab signalling, closed block | ||
| Train protection system | New CS-ATC | ||
| Maximum incline | 3.5% | ||
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The line was named after the Mita district in Minato, Tokyo, under which it passes. On maps and signboards, the line is shown in blue. Stations carry the letter "I" followed by a two-digit number.
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