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Nambu Branch Line

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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
  • In-train 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

Station name
Japanese name
Distance (km) JRETS connections
Shitte 尻手 0 JN Nambu
Hatchōnawate 八丁畷 1,1  
Kawasaki-Shinmachi 川崎新町 2,0  
Odasakae 小田栄 2,7  
Hama-Kawasaki 浜川崎 4,1 JI Tsurumi

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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