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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
  • 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" - 2 cars - 4 stations - 2.7 km
    • Hama-Kawasaki ~ Shitte (721H) : "Local" - 2 cars - 5 stations - 4.1 km
    • Hama-Kawasaki ~ Shitte (1401H) : "Local" - 2 cars - 5 stations - 4.1 km

Console details

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On the far left, we have the brake levels with an indicator for emergency brake in red (非常).

On the left, we have several indicators on the 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.

Then comes the lock indicator and the pocket watch, at the center.

On the right, we have other indicators and the train protection radio equipment.

  • Left indicators, first line :
    1. 3-phases (三相)
    2. Emergency short-circuit (非常短絡)
    3. Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
  • Second line:
    1. 1
    2. Home confirmation (left) (ホーム確認「左」)
    3. Home confirmation (right) (ホーム確認「右」)
    4. Safety Brakes (直通予備)
  • Right indicators, first line :
    1. P power supply (P電源)
    2. Pattern approach (パターン接近)
    3. Brake operation (ブレーキ動作)
    4. ATS in progress (ATS動作)
  • Second line:
    1. ATS-P
    2. Brake release (ブレーキ開放)
    3. Failure (故障)
    4. ATS power supply (ATS電源)

TIMS screen (Train Information Management System)

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The only screen available is the TIMS screen, on the far right.

At the top you'll find the current time, the current speed and the distance covered from the departure station.

This is followed by information on the train, the current station and the next 4 stations (which represents the full line ^^): station name, arrival time and departure time.

Finally, there's the name of the next station where the train will stop, and the arrival time, if there is one.

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Useful links

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

Movie of the line: <lien>

Timetables (in japanese):

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