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 number6
LocaleTokyo
Termini
Stations27
Color on map     Blue (#006CB6)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemTokyo subway
Operator(s)Toei Subway
Depot(s)Shimura
Rolling stockToei 6300 series
Toei 6500 series
Tokyu 3000 series
Tokyu 3020 series
Tokyu 5080 series
Sotetsu 21000 series
Daily ridership638,365 (2016)
History
Opened27 December 1968 (27 December 1968)
Technical
Line length26.5 km (16.5 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Minimum radius160 m (520 ft) (Shirokanedai - Shirokane-Takanawa)
161 m (528 ft) (Shirokane-Takanawa - Mita)
Electrification1,500 V DC (overhead line)
Operating speed75 km/h (47 mph)
SignallingCab signalling, closed block
Train protection systemNew CS-ATC
Maximum incline3.5%
Route map

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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