The is a -long commuter rail line in Kyoto, Japan, operated by the Keihan Electric Railway. It connects Chushojima Station on the Keihan Main Line in Fushimi, Kyoto and Uji Station in Uji, Kyoto, forming an alternative route to JR West's Nara Line. All trains stop at all stations.
Stations and connections No.StationJapaneseDistance (km)TransfersLocationKH28中書島0.0 Keihan Main LineFushimi-ku, KyotoKH71観月橋0.7KH72桃山南口2.3KH73六地蔵3.1KH74木幡 3.9UjiKH75黄檗 5.4 Nara LineKH76三室戸7.2KH77宇治7.6
Rolling stock New 13000 series four-car electric multiple unit (EMU) trains were introduced on the line from April 2012, replacing the earlier 2600 series EMUs.
History The line opened on June 1, 1913, electrified at 600 V DC.
The voltage on the line was raised to 1,500 V DC in December 1983.
See also List of railway lines in Japan
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