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Narita Line

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Introducing

The Narita Line is a 75.4 km long line connecting Matsugishi Station in Chōshi City, Chiba Prefecture, to Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture.This DLC includes a 94.7 km long section, including a portion between Chōshi and Matsugishi Stations and between Sakura and Chiba Stations on the Sōbu Main Line.The Narita Line, which opened between Narita and Sakura stations in 1897, has a history of more than 120 years.In the past, the “Suigo” express train operated between Tokyo Station and Chōshi Station via the Narita Line.Currently, only regular trains run from Chōshi Station to Sakura Station.

The Narita Line runs along the Tone River after leaving Matsugishi Station.The line heads for Narita Station via Katori Station, the gateway to Katori Jingu Shrine, one of the three shrines in the eastern part of Japan; Sawara Station, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a Koedo town; and Shimōsa-Kōzaki Station, the nearest station to the historic sake brewery town.The long, quiet stretch of fields stretches all the way to Narita Station.From Narita Station to Sakura Station, the “Narita Express” express train runs between central Tokyo and Narita Airport, making this a busy section with many trains.

Key data

  • Line Length: 94.7 km
  • Number of stations: 22
  • Safety system: ATS-P
  • Train model: 209-2100 serie (4 cars)
  • Max speed:
    • Choshi - Matsugishi: 95 km/h
    • Matsugishi - Narita: 85 km/h
    • Narita - Chiba: 110 km/h
  • Max speed after signals:
    • Reduced speed (green/yellow): 65 km/h → Narita → 75 km/h
    • Caution (yellow): 45 km/h → Narita → 55 km/h
    • Speed restriction (yellow/yellow): 25 km/h
  • Routes:
    • Chōshi ~ Chiba (436M) : Local train - 22 stations - 94.7 km
    • Chōshi ~ Chiba (450M) : Local train - 22 stations - 94.7 km
    • Chōshi ~ Narita (2446M) : Local train - 15 stations - 65.5 km
    • Chōshi ~ Narita (2462M) : Local train - 15 stations - 65.5 km
  • In-train announcements : Yes
  • Driver announcement (pointing-and-calling) : Yes

Stations list

Station name
 Japanese name
 Distance from Sakura (km) JRETS connections
Chōshi 銚子 78,6  
Matsugishi 松岸 75,4
Shiishiba 椎柴 71,0
Shimōsa-Toyosato 下総豊里 66,2
Shimōsa-Tachibana 下総橘 62,9
Sasagawa 笹川 57,7
Omigawa 小見川 52,7
Suigo 水郷 47,5
Katori 香取 43,6 Kashima
Sawara 佐原 40,0 Kashima (last stop)
Ōto 大戸 36,1  
Shimōsa-Kōzaki 下総神崎 31,6
Namegawa 滑河 25,5
Kuzumi 久住 20,0
Narita 成田 13,1 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Shisui 酒々井 6,4 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Sakura 佐倉 0 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Monoi 物井 4,2 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Yotsukaidō 四街道 8,4 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Tsuga 都賀 11,9 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Higashi-Chiba 東千葉 15,2 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
Chiba 千葉 16,1 Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita

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Useful links

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita_Line 

Driver's guide and timetables: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aTQpAJafecr-3dkvLx5jmTgmRQObA0G_UOP97VRIgZ4/edit?gid=1348098309#gid=1348098309 

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