Hōjō Line
The Hōjō Line is a Japanese railway line in Hyōgo Prefecture, between Ao, Ono and Hōjōmachi, Kasai. This is the only railway line operated by Hojo Railway Company. The third sector company took former Japanese National Railways line in 1985. The line links Hōjō, a central town of Kasai, and two railway lines, namely JR West Kakogawa Line and Shintetsu Ao Line.
Basic data
- Distance: 13.6 km / 8.5 mi.
- Gauge: 1,067 mm / 3 ft. 6 in.
- Stations: 8
- Double-track line: None
- Electric supply: Not electrified
- Railway signalling: Staff token
History
The Banshū Railway opened the line in 1915. The railway was acquired by the Bantan Railway in 1923 and nationalised in 1943 together with other Bantan Railway lines, i.e. the Kakogawa Line, the Takasago Line, the Miki Line and the Kajiya Line.Freight services ceased in 1974, and in 1985 the Hojo Railway Company commenced operating the line.