Keihan Uji Line

The Keihan Uji Line is a -long commuter rail line in Kyoto, Japan, operated by the Keihan Electric Railway. It connects Chushojima Station on the Keihan Main Line in Fushimi, Kyoto and Uji Station in Uji, Kyoto, forming an alternative route to JR West's Nara Line. All trains stop at all stations.

Stations and connections

Rolling stock

New 13000 series four-car electric multiple unit trains were introduced on the line from April 2012, replacing the earlier 2600 series EMUs.

History

The line opened on June 1, 1913, electrified at 600 V DC.
The voltage on the line was raised to 1,500 V DC in December 1983.