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Yamanote Line

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Also known as Yamate Line, JY, JR Yamanote Line

railway loop line in Tokyo, Japan

Key facts

Native name
山手線
Status
In service
Owner
East Japan Railway Company
Line number
JY
Locale
Tokyo , Japan
Termini
Shinagawa (loop)
Color on map
Yellow green
Type
Commuter rail ( Zairaisen )
Operator s
East Japan Railway Company
Depot s
Tokyo General Rolling Stock Centre (near Ōsaki Station )
Rolling stock
E235-0
Opened
1 March 1885 ; 141 years ago ( 1885-03-01 )
Line length
34.5 km (21.4 mi)
Track gauge
1,067 mm ( 3 ft 6 in )
Electrification
Overhead line , 1,500 V DC
Operating speed
90 km/h (55 mph)
Train protection system
D-ATC
Maximum incline
3.4%

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