Shintetsu Arima Line


The Arima Line is a commuter railway line in Kobe, Japan operated by Kobe Electric Railway. It connects central Kobe with its northern suburbs in Kita-ku and Arima Onsen.
The line is long, extending from in Hyogo-ku to in Kita-ku.

Operation

At, almost all trains operate a through service to/from on the Sanda Line.
only receives a small number of direct trains to/from in the morning and evening peak hours, 7 days per week. At all other times a shuttle train operates between Arimaguchi and Arima Onsen, timed to connect with trains to/from Shinkaichi with a 1-2 minute connection time.

History

The entire line opened in 1928, gauge and electrified at 1500 VDC.
The Mitogawa - Arimaguchi section was duplicated between 1965 and 1966.

Former connecting lines

Arima Onsen station - The line to Sanda on the Fukuchiyama Line was operated by the Arima Railway Company from 1915 to 1943.

Stations

;Abolished stations