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
- In-train announcements: Yes
- Driver announcement (pointing-and-calling): No
Console details
Features
Due Onto the farsmall left,number weof have the brake levels with an indicator for emergency brake in red (非常).
On the left, we have several indicatorsstations on thethis top part, and at the bottom part, we have the brake pressure level (black arrow) and the compressed air reservoir (red arrow). Then we have the speed dial.
At the center comes the door lock indicator and the pocket watch.
On the right we have the ATS-P panel and the train protection radio equipment.
Here is the translation of the indicators (those on the left):
First line :3-phases (三相)Emergency short-circuit (非常短絡)Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
Second line:1Home confirmation (left) (ホーム確認「左」)Home confirmation (right) (ホーム確認「右」)Safety Brakes (直通予備)
Consult the MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen page for more details aboutline, the TIMS screen.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:guide and timetables: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzx47I9DaAdVm43REOtTeUY_cp4islfIgMYW6-8V3ew/edit#gid=1507452507
Timetables (in japanese):
Odasakae ~ Shitte (613H):https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzx47I9DaAdVm43REOtTeUY_cp4islfIgMYW6-8V3ew/edit#gid=221671441Hama-Kawasaki ~ Shitte (721H):https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzx47I9DaAdVm43REOtTeUY_cp4islfIgMYW6-8V3ew/edit#gid=1325925985Hama-Kawasaki ~ Shitte (1401H):https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzx47I9DaAdVm43REOtTeUY_cp4islfIgMYW6-8V3ew/edit#gid=1927039548