Seibu Toshima Line
Railway line in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
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The Toshima Line (豊島線, Toshima-sen) is a commuter railway line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway. The line connects Nerima Station and Toshimaen Station, both in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. Most services connect directly to the Ikebukuro Line as a local service between Nerima Station and Ikebukuro Station.[1] It runs parallel to the Toei Oedo Line.
| Toshima Line | |
|---|---|
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 Seibu 3000 series EMU on the Toshima Line, December 2011 | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | 豊島線 |
| Owner | Seibu Railway |
| Locale | Nerima, Tokyo |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 15 October 1927 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1.0 km (0.6 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC, overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (35 mph) |
Stations
Despite the name "Toshima Line," neither station is in Toshima Ward.
| No. | Station | Japanese | Distance (km) | Transfers | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI06 | Nerima | 練馬 | 0.0 |
|
Nerima, Tokyo |
| SI39 | Toshimaen | 豊島園 | 1.0 |  Ōedo Line (E-36) |
History
The line opened on 15 October 1927, between Nerima Station and Toshima Station (present-day Toshimaen Station.)[2]
Station numbering was introduced on all Seibu Railway lines during fiscal year 2012. Toshima Line station numbers are prefixed with the letters "SI" (designating it as a branch of the Ikebukuro Line).[3]