Nippori-Toneri Line
Encyclopedia
The is an automated guideway transit
(AGT) system between Nippori Station
in Arakawa
and Minumadai-shinsuikōen Station
in Adachi
, Tokyo
. The line opened on March 30, 2008. It is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
.
at both Nippori
and Nishi-Nippori stations. A journey from end to end takes 20 minutes, compared to as long as 60 minutes by bus during rush hour.
As of 2008, an average of 48,943 people used the line each day. This compares to a 2007 forecast of 51,000 passengers per day.
, which also built the Toei Ōedo Line
.
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Automated guideway transit
Automated guideway transit is a fully automated, driverless, grade-separated transit system in which vehicles are automatically guided along a "guideway". The vehicles are often rubber tired, but other systems including steel wheels, air cushion and maglev systems have also been used in experiments...
(AGT) system between Nippori Station
Nippori Station
is a major railway interchange station in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.The station is currently undergoing major rebuilding work to provide a connection to the adjoining Nippori-Toneri Line station...
in Arakawa
Arakawa, Tokyo
is a special ward located in Tokyo, Japan. The ward takes its name from the river, the Arakawa, though the Arakawa River does not run through or touch the ward. Its neighbors are the wards of Adachi, Kita, Bunkyo, Taito and Sumida. In English, the ward calls itself Arakawa City.Arakawa has...
and Minumadai-shinsuikōen Station
Minumadai-shinsuikoen Station
is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan.- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :-External links:*...
in Adachi
Adachi, Tokyo
is one of the Special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is located north of the heart of Tokyo. The ward consists of two separate areas: a small strip of land between the Sumida River and Arakawa River and a larger area north of the Arakawa River...
, Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. The line opened on March 30, 2008. It is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
The is Tokyo's public transportation authority. Its subway lines are commonly described as 都営 Toei, meaning "operated by the metropolitan government ." It is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Tokyo Metro.-Toei Subway:The lines were originally...
.
Overview
The fully elevated, double-tracked line is 9.7 km long with 13 stations, and it offers access to the Yamanote LineYamanote Line
The is commuter rail loop line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . It is one of Tokyo's busiest and most important lines, connecting most of Tokyo's major stations and urban centres, including the Yūrakuchō/Ginza area, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro, with all but two of its...
at both Nippori
Nippori Station
is a major railway interchange station in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.The station is currently undergoing major rebuilding work to provide a connection to the adjoining Nippori-Toneri Line station...
and Nishi-Nippori stations. A journey from end to end takes 20 minutes, compared to as long as 60 minutes by bus during rush hour.
As of 2008, an average of 48,943 people used the line each day. This compares to a 2007 forecast of 51,000 passengers per day.
Basic data
- Distance: 9.7 km (6.03 mi)
- Stations: 13
- Double-tracking: Entire line
- Electrification: 600 VVoltThe volt is the SI derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force. The volt is named in honor of the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta , who invented the voltaic pile, possibly the first chemical battery.- Definition :A single volt is defined as the...
DCDirect currentDirect current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by such sources as batteries, thermocouples, solar cells, and commutator-type electric machines of the dynamo type. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through... - Maximum speed: 60 km/h (37.3 mph)
History
The western part of Adachi is poorly served by public transport and planning of the line started in 1985, with the initial intention of constructing a full-fledged subway. However, this was scrapped due to the high cost and projected low ridership, and a more cost-efficient AGT system was selected instead. Construction of the line started in 1997, and service commenced on March 30, 2008. The main contractor was the Tokyo Metropolitan Subway Construction CompanyTokyo Metropolitan Subway Construction Company
or Tokyo Subway is a third-sector organization with funding from the government of Tokyo and others. In Japanese, its name is often shortened to . It was established on July 28, 1988 for projects related to the construction of the Toei Oedo Line...
, which also built the Toei Ōedo Line
Toei Oedo Line
The is a subway line in Tokyo, Japan operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation . It commenced full operations on December 12, 2000; using the Japanese calendar this reads "12/12/12" as the year 2000 equals Heisei 12...
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Station list
All stations are located in TokyoTokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
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| Station | Japanese | Distance (km) | Transfers | Location | |
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| Nippori Nippori Station is a major railway interchange station in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.The station is currently undergoing major rebuilding work to provide a connection to the adjoining Nippori-Toneri Line station... |
日暮里 | - | 0.0 | East Japan Railway Company East Japan Railway Company is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo.... (JR East): Jōban Line Joban Line The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It begins at Nippori Station in Taitō, Tokyo and follows the Pacific coasts of Chiba, Ibaraki, and Fukushima Prefectures before the line officially ends at Iwanuma Station in Iwanuma, Miyagi... , Keihin-Tōhoku Line Keihin-Tohoku Line The , is a railway line in Japan which connects the cities of Saitama, Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company network. The line's name is derived from the characters for , and the... , Yamanote Line Yamanote Line The is commuter rail loop line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . It is one of Tokyo's busiest and most important lines, connecting most of Tokyo's major stations and urban centres, including the Yūrakuchō/Ginza area, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro, with all but two of its... Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Electric Railway The is a major private railway in Chiba and Tokyo, Japan. The name Keisei is the combination of the kanji 京 from and 成 from , which the railways main line connects. The combination uses different readings than the ones used in the city names. The railway's main line runs from Tokyo to Narita and... : Main Line |
Arakawa Arakawa, Tokyo is a special ward located in Tokyo, Japan. The ward takes its name from the river, the Arakawa, though the Arakawa River does not run through or touch the ward. Its neighbors are the wards of Adachi, Kita, Bunkyo, Taito and Sumida. In English, the ward calls itself Arakawa City.Arakawa has... |
| Nishi-Nippori | 西日暮里 | 0.7 | 0.7 | JR East: Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Yamanote Line Tokyo Metro Tokyo Metro is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Toei. It is the most used subway system in the world in terms of annual passenger rides.-Organization:... : Chiyoda Line (C-16) |
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| Akado-shōgakkōmae Akado-shogakkomae Station is a train station located in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.- Lines :The station is served by the Nippori-Toneri Liner operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation .- Adjacent stations :-External links:*... |
赤土小学校前 | 1.0 | 1.7 | ||
| Kumanomae Kumanomae Station is a train station located in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.- Lines :*Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation **Nippori-Toneri Liner**Arakawa Line- History :... |
熊野前 | 0.6 | 2.3 | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation The is Tokyo's public transportation authority. Its subway lines are commonly described as 都営 Toei, meaning "operated by the metropolitan government ." It is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Tokyo Metro.-Toei Subway:The lines were originally... (Toei): Toden Arakawa Line Toden Arakawa Line The is a streetcar line in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation operates this line. The Arakawa Line is the sole survivor of Tokyo's once-extensive Tokyo Toden streetcar system, but it is not the only tram line in Tokyo, as the privately owned Tōkyū Setagaya Line is also... |
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| Adachi-Odai Adachi-Odai Station is a train station located in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.- Adjacent stations :-External links:*... |
足立小台 | 0.7 | 3.0 | Adachi Adachi, Tokyo is one of the Special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is located north of the heart of Tokyo. The ward consists of two separate areas: a small strip of land between the Sumida River and Arakawa River and a larger area north of the Arakawa River... |
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| Ōgi-ōhashi Ogi-ohashi Station is a train station located in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.- Adjacent stations :-External links:*... |
扇大橋 | 1.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Kōya Koya Station (Tokyo) is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. It is 4.6 km from Nippori Station.-External links:*... |
高野 | 0.5 | 4.5 | ||
| Kōhoku Kohoku Station is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan.- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :-External links:... |
江北 | 0.6 | 5.1 | ||
| Nishiaraidaishi-nishi Nishiaraidaishi-nishi Station is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan.- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :-External links:... |
西新井大師西 | 0.9 | 6.0 | ||
| Yazaike Yazaike Station is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan.- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :-External links:... |
谷在家 | 0.8 | 6.8 | ||
| Toneri-kōen Toneri-koen Station is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. The station opened on March 30, 2008.- Lines :The station is served by the Nippori-Toneri Line operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation .- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :... |
舎人公園 | 0.9 | 7.7 | ||
| Toneri Toneri Station is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. It is 8.7 km from Nippori Station.- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :- External links :*... |
舎人 | 1.0 | 8.7 | ||
| Minumadai-shinsuikōen Minumadai-shinsuikoen Station is a train station located in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan.- Platforms :- Adjacent stations :-External links:*... |
見沼代親水公園 | 1.0 | 9.7 | ||