Sankō Line

The Sankō Line (三江線, Sankō-sen) is a former railway line and current bus line in western Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The 108.1 km (67.2 mi) line connected Gōtsu in Shimane Prefecture to Miyoshi in Hiroshima Prefecture and featured 30 tunnels. Whilst the first section opened in 1930, the line was not completed until 1975. Owing to declining patronage, the entire rail line ceased operation on 31 March 2018, to be replaced by a bus service on 1 April 2018.

Sankō Line
A KiHa 120 DMU on the Sanko Line in June 2008
Overview
Native name三江線
StatusClosed
Owner JR West
LocaleShimane and Hiroshima Prefectures
Termini
Stations35
Service
TypeRegional rail
Operator(s)JR West
Rolling stockKiHa 120 series DMU
Daily ridership50 passengers per km per day (FY2014)
History
Opened1930 (completed in 1975)
Closed31 March 2018
Technical
Line length108.1 km (67.2 mi)
Number of tracksEntire line single tracked
CharacterRural
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed85 km/h (53 mph)
Route map
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