Honmachi Line
Light rail line in Matsuyama, Ehime
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The Honmachi Line (本町線, Honmachi-sen) is a 1.5 km light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
- Minami-Horibata
- honmachi-Rokuchōme
| Honmachi Line | |
|---|---|
A train near Honmachi-Gochōme Station | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | 本町線 |
| Owner | Iyotetsu |
| Locale | Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 6 |
| Service | |
| Type | Light rail |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 September 1911 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1.9 km (1.2 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
History
The Honmachi Line was built in 1911 by the Matsuyama Electric Railway (松山電気軌道), who ran electric trams on a 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) track.[1][2] The Matsuyama Electric Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1921, who continued to operate the line.[3] In 1923, the tracks were converted from 1435 mm to 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in). The line was briefly closed in 1945 due to damages from air raids in the Second World War, but was restored in 1948.[4]
Operations
The line is electrified and is single-tracked for the entire line. There are no passing loops on the line.[5]
The line only operates on weekday mornings.[6]
| Service | Route |
|---|---|
| 6 | Matsuyama City – Honmachi-Rokuchōme |
Stations
| Number | Name | Distance (km) | Services | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Minami-Horibata | 南堀端 | - | 6 | 1 2 5 Jōnan Line |
| 25 | Honmachi-Itchōme | 本町一丁目 | 0.4 | 6 | |
| 26 | Honmachi-Sanchōme | 本町三丁目 | 1.0 | 6 | |
| 27 | Honmachi-Yonchōme | 本町四丁目 | 1.3 | 6 | |
| 28 | Honmachi-Gochōme | 本町五丁目 | 1.6 | 6 | |
| 29/09 | Honmachi-Rokuchōme | 本町六丁目 | 1.9 | 6 | 1 2 Jōhoku Line |