Gunchū Line
| Gunchū Line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 A 3000-series passenger train on the Gunchū Line | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | 郡中線 | ||
| Owner | Iyotetsu | ||
| Locale | Ehime Prefecture | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 12 | ||
| Website | http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 4 July 1896 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 11.3 km (7.0 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | Overhead line, DC 750 V | ||
| Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) | ||
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The Gunchū Line (郡中線, Gunchū-sen) is a 11.3 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Iyo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs southwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Gunchū Port Station.
The line used to be owned by the South Iyo Railway until they merged with Iyotetsu in 1900.
History
[edit | edit source]The South Iyo Railway opened most of the line from Matsuyama to Gunchū in 1895. At the time, three railway companies operated lines around Matsuyama, which caused inconvenience for both railway operators and users. As a result, the South Iyo Railway, along with the Dōgo Railroad was merged into Iyotetsu in 1900.[citation needed] The line extended to Gunchū Port in 1939 following JNR extension into Matsuyama in 1927. The entire line was electrified in 1950.[1][2][3]
Operations
[edit | edit source]The line is electrified with overhead lines and is single-tracked for the entire line. Trains servicing the entire line runs around every 20 minutes.[4] Trains terminating at Masaki runs in the morning.[5]
Stations
[edit | edit source]All stations are located in Ehime Prefecture.[6]
| Number | Picture | Name | Distance (km) | Connections | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IY10 | 
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Matsuyama City | 松山市 | 0.0 | Iyotetsu: ■Takahama Line, ■Yokogawara Line Iyotetsu Trams: ■Route 1, ■Route 2, ■Route 4, ■Route 6 |
Matsuyama |
| IY25 | 
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Dobashi | 土橋 | 0.7 | ||
| IY26 | .jpg)
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Doida | 土居田 | 2.2 | ||
| IY27 | 
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Yōgo | 余戸 | 3.5 | ||
| IY28 | 
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Kamata | 鎌田 | 4.2 | ||
| IY29 | _20240515.jpg)
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Okada | 岡田 | 5.6 | Masaki | |
| IY30 | 
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Koizumi | 古泉 | 6.6 | ||
| IY31 | 
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Masaki | 松前駅 | 7.9 | ||
| IY32 | .jpg)
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Jizōmachi | 地蔵町 | 8.6 | ||
| IY33 | _20240520.jpg)
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Shinkawa | 新川 | 9.5 | Iyo | |
| IY34 | .jpg)
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Gunchū | 郡中 | 10.7 | ||
| IY35 | 
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Gunchū Port | 郡中港 | 11.3 | JR Shikoku: Yosan Line (via Iyoshi Station) | |
Ridership
[edit | edit source]| No. | Station | Passengers (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| IY10 | Matsuyama City | 16,305 |
| IY25 | Dobashi | 923 |
| IY26 | Doida | 2,060 |
| IY27 | Yōgo | 2,140 |
| IY28 | Kamata | 951 |
| IY29 | Okada | 854 |
| IY30 | Koizumi | 2,121 |
| IY31 | Masaki | 854 |
| IY32 | Jizōmachi | 469 |
| IY33 | Shinkawa | 622 |
| IY34 | Gunchū | 925 |
| IY35 | Gunchū Port | 917 |
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