Jōhoku Line (Iyotetsu)
The Jōhoku Line is a 2.7 km light rail line owned by Iyotetsu. The line runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
While Iyotetsu only operates light rail trains on the tram, the line is legally classified as a heavy rail line.
History
The Jōhoku Line was built in 1895 by Dōgō Railway as a gauge railway that ran steam locomotives. Dōgō Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1900, who continued to operate its rail line as Dōgo Line. In 1911, the line was converted into railway and electrified.In 1927, Jōhoku Line between Kiyachō and Ichiman opened and a part of Dōgo Line between Komachi and Kiyachō became a part of Jōhoku Line. Another part of Dōgo Line was closed until then. In 1969, between the Heiwadōri and Kami-Ichiman became a branch of Jōnan Line.
Operations
The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line. Two light rail services, route 1 and route 2, run on the line.| Service | Route |
| - - - Matsuyama City | |
| Matsuyama City - Kami-Ichiman - JR Matsuyama - Matsuyama City |