Gonō Line

Gonō Line
Gono Line
Overview
Native name五能線
StatusIn operation
OwnerJR East
LocaleAomori, Akita prefectures
Termini
Stations43
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)JR East
Rolling stockGV-E400 series DMU, HB-E300 series DMU
History
Opened1908
Technical
Line length147.2 km (91.5 mi)
Number of tracksSingle track
CharacterRural and scenic
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed85 km/h (53 mph)
Route map

The Gonō Line (五能線, Gonō-sen) is a railway line in Japan linking Higashi-Noshiro Station in Akita Prefecture with Kawabe Station in Aomori Prefecture, in the northern Tōhoku region of Honshu. The line stretches 147.2 km (91.5 mi) along the Sea of Japan coast with a total of 43 stations. The Gonō Line is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).