Nambu Branch Line

Introducing

The Nambu Branch Line is a 4.1 km long line connecting Shitte Station in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture and Hama-Kawasaki Station in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

It does not operate directly with the Nambu Line, but operates a short distance to Hama-Kawasaki Station as a branch line that splits from the Nambu Line's Shitte Station. The opening of a new station, Odasakae Station, in March 2016 was also a major topic of conversation. The line runs between industrial areas and quiet residential areas.

Key data

• Line Length: 4.1 km
• Number of stations: 5
  
• Safety system: ATS-P
  
• Train model: 205-1000 series (2 cars)
  
• Max speed:
  • Hama-Kawasaki～Kawasaki-Shinmachi: 95 km/h
  • Kawasaki-Shinmachi～Shitte: 85 km/h
• Max speed after signals:
  • Reduced speed (green/yellow): 65 km/h
  • Caution (yellow): 45 km/h
  • Speed restriction (yellow/yellow): 25 km/h
• Routes:
  • Odasakae ~ Shitte (613H) : "Local" -  4 stations - 2.7 km
  • Hama-Kawasaki ~ Shitte (721H) : "Local"  - 5 stations - 4.1 km
  • Hama-Kawasaki ~ Shitte (1401H) : "Local" - 5 stations - 4.1 km
• Automatic announcements: No
• Conductor announcements: Yes
• Driver announcement (pointing-and-calling): No
  

Features

Due to the small number of stations on this line, the TIMS screen will always display the complete line.

Stations list

Movie

Useful links

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nambu_Line#Nambu_Branch_Line 

Driver's guide and timetables: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzx47I9DaAdVm43REOtTeUY_cp4islfIgMYW6-8V3ew/edit#gid=1507452507