Keiō Dōbutsuen Line
Railway line in Tokyo, Japan
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The Dōbutsuen Line (動物園線, Dōbutsuen-sen; "Zoo Line") is a railway line in Hino, Tokyo, Japan, owned by the Keio Corporation, which connects Takahatafudō on the Keiō Main Line and Tama-Dōbutsukōen (for Tama Zoo and the Keio Rail-Land railway amusement park).
| Dōbutsuen Line | |
|---|---|
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 7000 series on the Keiō Dōbutsuen Line | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | 動物園線 |
| Status | In service |
| Owner | Keio Corporation |
| Line number | KO |
| Locale | Hino, Tokyo |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 2 |
| Service | |
| Type | Commuter rail |
| System | Keio Electric Railway |
| Operator | Keio Corporation |
| Rolling stock | Keio 7000 series |
| History | |
| Opened | 29 April 1964 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 2.0 km (1.2 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single-track |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) |
| Minimum radius | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC (Overhead line) |
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (45 mph) |
| Train protection system | Keio ATC |
| Maximum incline | 3.3% |
It is a single track of 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) gauge. The line is electrified at 1,500 V DC.
Services
Trains operate as a shuttle service between Takahatafudō and Tama-dōbutsukōen, operating approximately every 15 minutes during the morning peak and every 20 minutes at all other times. Running time is 3-4 minutes.[1]
Stations
| No | Station | Japanese | Distance (km) | Transfers | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Takahatafudō | 高幡不動 | 0.0 |
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Hino, Tokyo |
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Tama-dōbutsukōen | 多摩動物公園 | 2.0 |  Tama Toshi Monorail Line (TT07) |
Destinations
- Keio Rail-Land, a medium-sized railway museum, is adjacent to Tama-dōbutsukōen Station.
- Tama Zoological Park (Tama Zoo) is opposite Tama-dōbutsukōen Station.
History
The line opened on 29 April 1964.[2]
"Wanman" one-person operation started in 2000.[3]
The line experienced a drop in ridership numbers following the closure of the Tama Tech theme park in 2009.[4]
In 2011, operation switched from 6000 series to 7000 series trainsets.[5]