Tōzai Line (Kyoto)

Kyoto Municipal Subway line

The Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line (京都市営地下鉄東西線, Kyōto Shiei Chikatetsu Tōzai-sen) is a subway line in Kyoto, Japan, owned and is operated by the Kyoto Municipal Subway.

Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line
Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series
Overview
Native name京都市営地下鉄東西線
OwnerKyoto Municipal Subway
LocaleKyoto
TerminiRokujizō
Uzumasa Tenjingawa
Stations17
Service
TypeRapid transit
Rolling stockKyoto Municipal Subway 50 series
History
OpenedOctober 12, 1997
Technical
Line length17.5 km (10.9 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Operating speed75 km/h (47 mph)
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