Utsunomiya Line

The Utsunomiya Line (Japanese: 宇都宮線, romanized: Utsunomiya-sen) is the name given to a 163.5-kilometer (101.6 mi) section of the Tōhoku Main Line between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Kuroiso Station in Nasushiobara, Tochigi, Japan. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network.

Utsunomiya Line
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Overview
LocaleTokyo, Saitama, Tochigi, Ibaraki
Termini
Stations34
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s)Oyama
History
Opened28 July 1883 (1883-07-28)
Technical
Line length163.5 km (101.6 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-track
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Train protection systemATS-P
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