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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): x25 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

    Consoleannouncements details

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    On the left is the brake level, with the emergency brake indicator "非常".

    Next, At the top are several indicators:

    • 3-phases (三相)Yes
    • EmergencyDriver short-circuitannouncement (非常短絡pointing-and-calling)
    • Snow: resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
    • Safety Brakes (直通予備)Yes

    Below,

    Stations onlist

    theleft,istheshowingcylinderarrow)compressedairreservoirpressure arrow),aswellasthedeadresetswitch,and,ontheright,thespeeddial.

    Then,

    ontheright,wehavetheemergencystop,aswellasthelockindicator and the pocket watch. For details of the screen on the right, consult the failure
    Station dialname
    		 Japanese brakename
    		 Distance pressurefrom Sakura (blackkm) JRETS andconnections
    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43,6Kashima
    Sawara佐原40,0Kashima (redterminus)
    Ōto 大戸 36,1  man
    Shimōsa-Kōzaki 下総神崎 31,6
    Namegawa 滑河 25,5
    Kuzumi 久住 20,0
    Narita 成田 13,1 MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen page.

    On the far right, you'll find the safety radio equipment, as well as the ATS-P indicators and 2 other indicators:

    • Group 1 failureSōbu (1系故障)
      • Rapid)
    • Group- 2Narita
    Shisui酒々井6,4Sōbu (2系故障)Rapid) - Narita
    Sakura佐倉0Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
    Monoi物井4,2Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
    Yotsukaidō四街道8,4Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
    Tsuga都賀11,9Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
    Higashi-Chiba東千葉15,2Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita
    Chiba千葉16,1Sōbu (Rapid) - Narita

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    Useful links

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

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

    Timetables (in japanese):

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