Seishin-Yamate Line

The Seishin-Yamate Line (西神山手線, Seishin-Yamate-sen), also known by its nickname of "Midori no U-Line" (Japanese: みどりのUライン, lit.'The green "U" line'), is one of the two lines of the Kobe Municipal Subway. It links the central districts to the east and western suburbs of Kobe. The line color is green.

Seishin-Yamate Line
A 6000 series train in 2021
Overview
Other name(s)Midori no U-Line
Native name西神山手線
StatusOperational
OwnerKobe Municipal Transportation Bureau
LocaleKobe
Termini
Stations16
Color on map Green (#00AE8F)
Service
TypeRapid transit
System Kobe Municipal Subway
Operator(s)Kobe Municipal Transportation Bureau
History
Opened13 March 1977 (1977-03-13)
Technical
Line length22.7 km (14.1 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Operating speed90 km/h (55 mph)
Route map
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