Yoshino Line

The Yoshino Line (吉野線, Yoshino-sen) is a railway line in Nara Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway. It connects Kashihara-Jingūmae in Kashihara and Yoshino in Yoshino. All Express and Limited Express trains continue to and from Ōsaka Abenobashi Station on the Minami Osaka Line.

Yoshino Line
Overview
Owner Kintetsu Railway
Line numberF
LocaleNara Prefecture
Termini
Stations16
Color on map     (#008446)
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemKintetsu Railway
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)Muda (branch depot of Furuichi Inspection Depot)
History
Opened25 October 1912 (1912-10-25)
Last extension25 March 1928 (1928-03-25)
Technical
Line length25.2 km (15.7 mi)
Number of tracksSingle-track
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Minimum radius160 m (520 ft)
Electrification1,500 V DC (overhead line)
Operating speed100 km/h (60 mph)
SignallingAutomatic closing block
Train protection systemKintetsu ATS
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