Obama line

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JR-West class 125 train at Wakasa-Hongō station

The Obama Line ( Japanese 小 浜 線 , Obama-sen ) is a train route on the coast of the sea in central Japan . It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

It takes its name from the city of Obama , whose train station is in the middle of the route.

The 84.3-kilometer single-track train route connects the station in Tsuruga - there connection to the Hokuriku main line - and the station Higashi-Maizuru in Maizuru - there connection to the Maizuru line . Intermediate stops are various stations in Mihama , Wakasa , Obama, Ōi and Takahama are in the middle of the route.

The electrification of the line was completed on March 15, 2003.

  • Completion: 2003
  • Terminal stations: Tsuruga and Higashi-Maizuru
  • Stations: 24
  • Operator: JR West
  • Route length: 84.3 km
  • Track width: 1067 mm
  • Operating voltage: 1500 V direct current (overhead line)
  • Speed: 85 km / h