Rinkai Line
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The is a railway line located in Tokyo
, Japan. It is the only line operated by the third-sector company Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit. It connects central Tokyo to the artificial island
s of Aomi and Odaiba
. The line is served by some trains on the East Japan Railway Company
(JR East) Saikyō Line
which continue on to Shinjuku
, Ikebukuro
, Ōmiya
, and Kawagoe
.
. Only the Shinonome – Shin-Kiba segment (which uses the former Keiyō Freight line) is elevated.
Construction of the line started in 1992, with the eastern end of the line using the right-of-way of the Keiyō Freight line (abandoned in 1983). The first portion of the line between Shin-Kiba
and Tokyo Teleport
opened for service on March 30, 1996, initially under the name . The name was officially changed to the Rinkai Line on September 1, 2000. The extension to Tennōzu Isle
opened on March 31, 2001 and the final portion to Osaki on December 1, 2002.
The project ran severely over budget, with an estimated final cost of over ¥440 billion. In 2005, the Rinkai Line's average ridership was 140,000 passengers per day and, in 2006, the line finally registered its first operational profit, although it still suffers from interest payments on ¥389 billion yen in debt. By comparison, the competing elevated Yurikamome
line is profitable, thanks to lower construction expenses, higher ticket prices and popularity among tourists and leisure visitors for its scenic views.
However, the Rinkai Line's ridership has steadily increased since, reaching 200,200 passengers per day in 2010. The ridership is forecast to increase further due to future development planned for the area served by the line.
. All trains stop at every station on the line.
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...
, Japan. It is the only line operated by the third-sector company Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit. It connects central Tokyo to the artificial island
Artificial island
An artificial island or man-made island is an island or archipelago that has been constructed by people rather than formed by natural means...
s of Aomi and Odaiba
Odaiba
is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and has developed since the 1990s as a major commercial, residential...
. The line is served by some trains on the 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) Saikyō Line
Saikyo Line
The is a railway line between Ōsaki Station in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and Ōmiya Station in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a part of the East Japan Railway Company network...
which continue on to Shinjuku
Shinjuku Station
is a train station located in Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan.Serving as the main connecting hub for rail traffic between central Tokyo and its western suburbs on inter-city rail, commuter rail and metro lines, the station was used by an average of 3.64 million people per day in 2007,...
, Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro Station
is a railway station located in the Ikebukuro district of Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. With 2.71 million passengers on an average daily in 2007, it is the second-busiest train station in the world , and the busiest station in the Tobu, Seibu and Tokyo Metro networks. It primarily serves commuters from...
, Ōmiya
Omiya Station (Saitama)
is a railway station in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan. It is a major interchange station for the East Japan Railway Company .-JR East:* Tōhoku Shinkansen* Akita Shinkansen* Yamagata Shinkansen* Jōetsu Shinkansen* Nagano Shinkansen...
, and Kawagoe
Kawagoe Station
is a railway station in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by Tobu Railway and East Japan Railway Company .The Seibu Shinjuku Line terminus, Hon-Kawagoe Station, is approximately fifteen minutes' walk from Kawagoe Station.-History:...
.
Overview
While usually not considered an official part of the Tokyo subway network, the Rinkai Line runs underground for nearly 10 km of its 12.2 km distance, going as low as 40 meters below the ground when crossing under the Port of TokyoPort of Tokyo
Port of Tokyo is one of the largest Japanese seaports and one of the largest seaports in the Pacific Ocean basin having an annual traffic capacity of around 100 million tonnes of cargo and 4,500,000 TEU's....
. Only the Shinonome – Shin-Kiba segment (which uses the former Keiyō Freight line) is elevated.
Construction of the line started in 1992, with the eastern end of the line using the right-of-way of the Keiyō Freight line (abandoned in 1983). The first portion of the line between Shin-Kiba
Shin-Kiba Station
is a railway station in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan.-Lines:Shin-Kiba Station is served by the following lines:* Keiyō Line * Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line * Rinkai Line -JR East platforms:-Tokyo Metro platforms:...
and Tokyo Teleport
Tokyo Teleport Station
is a train station located in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan.-Adjacent stations:-See also:...
opened for service on March 30, 1996, initially under the name . The name was officially changed to the Rinkai Line on September 1, 2000. The extension to Tennōzu Isle
Tennozu Isle Station
is a railway station in Shinagawa, Tokyo.-Lines:*Tokyo Monorail**Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line*Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit**Rinkai Line-Structure:...
opened on March 31, 2001 and the final portion to Osaki on December 1, 2002.
The project ran severely over budget, with an estimated final cost of over ¥440 billion. In 2005, the Rinkai Line's average ridership was 140,000 passengers per day and, in 2006, the line finally registered its first operational profit, although it still suffers from interest payments on ¥389 billion yen in debt. By comparison, the competing elevated Yurikamome
Yurikamome
, formally the is an automated guideway transit service operated by the Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Corporation, connecting Shimbashi to Toyosu, passing through the artificial island of Odaiba in Tokyo, Japan, a market in which it competes with the cheaper Rinkai Line.The line is named after the...
line is profitable, thanks to lower construction expenses, higher ticket prices and popularity among tourists and leisure visitors for its scenic views.
However, the Rinkai Line's ridership has steadily increased since, reaching 200,200 passengers per day in 2010. The ridership is forecast to increase further due to future development planned for the area served by the line.
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...
. All trains stop at every station on the line.
| Station | Japanese | Distance (km) | Transfers | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetweenStations | Total | ||||
| 新木場 | - | 0.0 | Keiyō Line Keiyo Line The is a railway line connecting Tokyo and Chiba, Japan, running mainly along the edge of Tokyo Bay. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company .It provides the main rail access to the Tokyo Disney Resort and the Makuhari Messe exhibition center... Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line The is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro. The line connects Wakōshi Station in Wakō, Saitama and Shin-Kiba Station in Kōtō, Tokyo. On maps, diagrams and signboards, the line is shown using the color "gold" , and its stations are given numbers using the letter Y.The proper name as... (Y-24) |
Kōtō Koto, Tokyo is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008, the ward has an estimated population of 442,271 and a population density of 11,070 persons per km². The total area is 39.48 km². The ward refers to itself as Kōtō City in English.... |
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| 東雲 | 2.2 | 2.2 | |||
| 国際展示場 | 1.3 | 3.5 | Yurikamome Yurikamome , formally the is an automated guideway transit service operated by the Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Corporation, connecting Shimbashi to Toyosu, passing through the artificial island of Odaiba in Tokyo, Japan, a market in which it competes with the cheaper Rinkai Line.The line is named after the... (: U-12) |
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| 東京テレポート | 1.4 | 4.9 | Yurikamome (: U-06, : U-10) | ||
| 天王洲アイル | 2.9 | 7.8 | Tokyo Monorail Tokyo Monorail , officially the , is a monorail system connecting Haneda Airport in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, to Hamamatsuchō Station in Minato, Tokyo. The trains operate along an elevated line that follows the coast of Tokyo Bay. The trip from the airport to Hamamatsuchō costs ¥470 each way.-History:The line opened in... |
Shinagawa Shinagawa, Tokyo is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English, it is called Shinagawa City. The ward is home to nine embassies.As of 2008, the ward has an estimated population of 344,461 and a density of 15,740 persons per km². The total area is 22.72 km².... |
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| 品川シーサイド | 1.1 | 8.9 | |||
| 大井町 | 1.6 | 10.5 | 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... Tōkyū Ōimachi Line |
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| 大崎 | 1.7 | 12.2 | Saikyō Line Saikyo Line The is a railway line between Ōsaki Station in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and Ōmiya Station in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a part of the East Japan Railway Company network... (through via to on the Kawagoe Line Kawagoe Line The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company , which connects the cities of Saitama, Kawagoe, and Hidaka in Saitama Prefecture, Japan... ), 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... , Shōnan Shinjuku Line |
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External links
- Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit (official)