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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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Wikidata facts

Country
Japan
Located in
Tokyo
Image
Yamanote-Line-E235.jpg
Length
34.5
Connects with
Asakusa Line
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Commons category
Yamanote Line
topic's main category
Category:Yamanote Line
speed limit
90
date of official opening
1885-03-01
vehicle normally used
101 series
route number
ヤテセ
daily patronage
4028571
topic has template
Template:Yamanote Line
sRGB color hex triplet
9ACD32
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