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
| 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 |
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