Gunchū Line

Gunchū Line
A 3000-series passenger train on the Gunchū Line
A 3000-series passenger train on the Gunchū Line
Overview
Native name郡中線
OwnerIyotetsu
LocaleEhime Prefecture
Termini
Stations12
Websitehttp://www.iyotetsu.co.jp
Service
TypeHeavy rail
History
Opened4 July 1896 (1896-07-04)
Technical
Line length11.3 km (7.0 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationOverhead line, DC 750 V
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph)
Route map

The Gunchū Line (郡中線, Gunchū-sen) is a 11.3 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Iyo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs southwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Gunchū Port Station.

The line used to be owned by the South Iyo Railway until they merged with Iyotetsu in 1900.[1]

Operations

The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line.

Stations

All stations are located in Ehime Prefecture.[2]

Number Name Distance (km) Connections Location
IY10 Matsuyama City 松山市 0.0 Iyotetsu: ■Takahama Line, ■Yokogawara Line
Iyotetsu Trams: ■Route 1, ■Route 2, ■Route 4, ■Route 6 		Matsuyama
IY25 Dobashi 土橋 0.7  
IY26 Doida 土居田 2.2  
IY27 Yōgo 余戸 3.5  
IY28 Kamata 鎌田 4.2  
IY29 Okada 岡田 5.6   Masaki
IY30 Koizumi 古泉 6.6  
IY31 Masaki 松前駅 7.9  
IY32 Jizōmachi 地蔵町 8.6  
IY33 Shinkawa 新川 9.5   Iyo
IY34 Gunchū 郡中 10.7  
IY35 Gunchū Port 郡中港 11.3 JR Shikoku: Yosan Line (via Iyoshi Station)

References

  1. ^ 私設鉄道株式会社免許状下付. Kanpō: National Printing Bureau. June 2, 1900. p. 5. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  2. ^ "郊外電車路線図" (PDF). Iyotetsu. Retrieved 13 March 2019.