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Shintetsu Sanda Line
Local train running between Shintetsu Dōjō and Yokoyama, 2014
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleKobe, Hyōgo Prefecture
Termini
Continues asArima Line (from Arimaguchi)
Kōen-Toshi Line (from Yokoyama)
Stations10
Service
Route number KB
History
OpenedNovember 11, 1928
Technical
Line length12 km (7.5 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1500 V DC overhead catenary
Route map

Legend
km
KB01 Shinkaichi
Namboku Line
KB02 Minatogawa
Arima Line
0.0
KB15 Arimaguchi
Arima Line
Hanshin Expressway No. 7
1.4
KB21 Gosha
Gosha Tunnel
Arinogawa
3.3
KB22 Okaba
4.9
KB23 Taoji
Chugoku Expressway
6.4
KB24 Niro
Shin-Meishin Expressway
7.3
KB25 Dōjō-minamiguchi
Shin-Dōjō
8.5
KB26 Shintetsu Dōjō
KB33 Woody Town Chūō
Kōen-Toshi Line
10.0
KB27 Yokoyama
11.0
KB28 Sanda Honmachi
Mukogawa
12.0
KB29 Sanda
Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line)

The Sanda Line (神戸電鉄三田線, Kōbe Dentetsu Sanda-sen) is a commuter railway line in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan operated by Kobe Electric Railway. It connects Kobe with its northern suburb, Sanda.

The line is 12.0 kilometres (7.5 mi) long, extending from Arimaguchi in Kita-ku to Sanda, where the line connects with the JR West JR Takarazuka Line/Fukuchiyama Line, although most trains continue past Arimaguchi to Shinkaichi via the Arima Line and Kobe Rapid Railway Namboku Line.

History

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The entire line opened in 1928, 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge and electrified at 1500 VDC.

In 1991 the Sanda - Yokoyama section was duplicated,[1] as was the Taoji - Okaba section in 1998.

In November 1995, Special Rapid Express services were introduced to the timetable.[2]

In March 2011, the smoking areas in all Sanda Line stations were removed, and smoking was banned.

Former connecting lines

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Sanda station - The 12 km line to Arima operated from 1915 to 1943.

Stations

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There are four types of services, each stops at the stations marked "S" and not at those marked "↑" in the table below.

No.StationDistance (km)LocalSemi-ExpressExpressSpecial Rapid
Express		ConnectionsLocation
↑ Through Service via the KB Shintetsu Arima Line and Kobe Kosoku Line to/from Shinkaichi ↑
KB15Arimaguchi有馬口0.0SSS↑KB Arima Line (Through Service)Kita-ku, Kobe
KB21Gosha五社1.4SSS↑ 
KB22Okaba岡場3.3SSSS 
KB23Taoji田尾寺4.9SSSS 
KB24Nirō二郎6.4SSSS 
KB25Dōjō-minamiguchi道場南口7.3SSSS 
KB26Shintetsu Dōjō神鉄道場8.5SSSS 
↑ Through Service via the KB Shintetsu Koen-Toshi Line to/from Woody Town Chūō ↑
KB27Yokoyama横山10.0SSSSKB Koen-Toshi Line (Through Service)Sanda
KB28Sanda Honmachi三田本町11.0SSSS 
KB29Sanda三田12.0SSSS Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line)

References

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This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia

  1. ^ 『歴史でめぐる鉄道全路線 公営鉄道・私鉄』14号 13頁
  2. ^ "神戸電鉄ダイヤ改正 26日 朝ラッシュ時に「特快速」運転". 交通新聞. 交通新聞社. 1995-11-16. p. 1.
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    Shintetsu Sanda Line
    Local train running between Shintetsu Dōjō and Yokoyama, 2014
    Overview
    StatusOperational
    LocaleKobe, Hyōgo Prefecture
    Termini
    Continues asArima Line (from Arimaguchi)
    Kōen-Toshi Line (from Yokoyama)
    Stations10
    Service
    Route number KB
    History
    OpenedNovember 11, 1928
    Technical
    Line length12 km (7.5 mi)
    Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
    Electrification1500 V DC overhead catenary
    Route map

    Legend
    km
    KB01 Shinkaichi
    Namboku Line
    KB02 Minatogawa
    Arima Line
    0.0
    		KB15 Arimaguchi
    Arima Line
    Hanshin Expressway No. 7
    1.4
    		KB21 Gosha
    		Gosha Tunnel
    Arinogawa
    3.3
    		KB22 Okaba
    4.9
    		KB23 Taoji
    Chugoku Expressway
    6.4
    		KB24 Niro
    Shin-Meishin Expressway
    7.3
    		KB25 Dōjō-minamiguchi
    Shin-Dōjō
    8.5
    		KB26 Shintetsu Dōjō
    KB33 Woody Town Chūō
    Kōen-Toshi Line
    10.0
    		KB27 Yokoyama
    11.0
    		KB28 Sanda Honmachi
    Mukogawa
    12.0
    		KB29 Sanda
    Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line)

    The Sanda Line (神戸電鉄三田線, Kōbe Dentetsu Sanda-sen) is a commuter railway line in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan operated by Kobe Electric Railway. It connects Kobe with its northern suburb, Sanda.

    The line is 12.0 kilometres (7.5 mi) long, extending from Arimaguchi in Kita-ku to Sanda, where the line connects with the JR West JR Takarazuka Line/Fukuchiyama Line, although most trains continue past Arimaguchi to Shinkaichi via the Arima Line and Kobe Rapid Railway Namboku Line.

    History

    The entire line opened in 1928, 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge and electrified at 1500 VDC.

    In 1991 the Sanda - Yokoyama section was duplicated,[1] as was the Taoji - Okaba section in 1998.

    In November 1995, Special Rapid Express services were introduced to the timetable.[2]

    In March 2011, the smoking areas in all Sanda Line stations were removed, and smoking was banned.

    Former connecting lines

    Sanda station - The 12 km line to Arima operated from 1915 to 1943.

    Stations

    There are four types of services, each stops at the stations marked "S" and not at those marked "↑" in the table below.

    No.StationDistance (km)LocalSemi-ExpressExpressSpecial Rapid
    Express    		ConnectionsLocation
    ↑ Through Service via the KB Shintetsu Arima Line and Kobe Kosoku Line to/from Shinkaichi ↑
    KB15Arimaguchi有馬口0.0SSS↑KB Arima Line (Through Service)Kita-ku, Kobe
    KB21Gosha五社1.4SSS↑ 
    KB22Okaba岡場3.3SSSS 
    KB23Taoji田尾寺4.9SSSS 
    KB24Nirō二郎6.4SSSS 
    KB25Dōjō-minamiguchi道場南口7.3SSSS 
    KB26Shintetsu Dōjō神鉄道場8.5SSSS 
    ↑ Through Service via the KB Shintetsu Koen-Toshi Line to/from Woody Town Chūō ↑
    KB27Yokoyama横山10.0SSSSKB Koen-Toshi Line (Through Service)Sanda
    KB28Sanda Honmachi三田本町11.0SSSS 
    KB29Sanda三田12.0SSSS Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line)

    References

    This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia

    1. ^ 『歴史でめぐる鉄道全路線 公営鉄道・私鉄』14号 13頁
    2. ^ "神戸電鉄ダイヤ改正 26日 朝ラッシュ時に「特快速」運転". 交通新聞. 交通新聞社. 1995-11-16. p. 1.
    • 神戸電鉄／鉄道のご案内 (Shintetsu Railway Information)
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