Utsunomiya Line facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Utsunomiya Line |
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E231-1000 series train between Higashi-Ōmiya and Hasuda
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| Overview | |
| Locale | Tokyo, Saitama, Tochigi, Ibaraki |
| Termini | Ueno Kuroiso |
| Stations | 33 |
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| Type | Heavy rail |
| Operator(s) | .svg){kind=logo} JR East |
| Depot(s) | Oyama |
| History | |
| Opened | 1883 |
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| Line length | 159.9 km (99.4 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Utsunomiya Line (宇都宮線 (Utsunomiya-sen)) is a railway line in Japan. It is about 159.9-kilometre (99.4 mi) long. This train line connects Ueno station in Tokyo Prefecture to Utsunomiya Station in Tochigi Prefecture. It travels across Saitama Prefecture from south to north. The line is owned and run by the East Japan Railway Company, also known as JR East.
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What is the Utsunomiya Line?
The Utsunomiya Line is an important train route in Japan. It helps many people travel between big cities. The trains on this line are known for their green and orange colors. These colors are similar to the trains on the Takasaki line.
How Fast Do Utsunomiya Line Trains Go?
Trains on the Utsunomiya Line can reach a top speed of 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph). This means you can travel quite fast! For example, a trip from Ueno to Kuroiso takes about one and a half hours.
How Busy is the Utsunomiya Line?
During the day, about six trains run every hour. This includes both local trains and faster express trains. The Utsunomiya Line can get very crowded. Many students and people going to work use it. They travel to major cities like Akabane, Urawa, Saitama-Shintoshin, Omiya, Hasuda, Kuki, Koga, Oyama, Utsunomiya, Nasu-Shiobara, and Kuroiso.
Images for kids
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An E231-1000 series train
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An E233-3000 series train
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A 205-600 series train
See also
In Spanish: Línea Utsunomiya para niños
