Hakataminami Line
| Hakataminami Line | |
|---|---|
700-7000 series set on the Hakataminami Line, June 2004 | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | 博多南線 |
| Owner | JR West |
| Locale | Fukuoka City |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 2 |
| Color on map | (#0073bc) |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| System | Shinkansen |
| Services | Kodama shuttle |
| Operator(s) | JR West |
| Depot(s) | Hakata Shinkansen Depot |
| Rolling stock | 500-7000 series, 700-7000 series, N700-7000/8000 series |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 April 1990 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Double-track |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead line) |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Signalling | Cab signalling |
| Train protection system | ATC-NS |
The Hakataminami Line (博多南線, Hakataminami-sen) is an 8.5-kilometre-long (5.3 mi) railway line in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, connecting Hakata Station in Fukuoka with Hakataminami Station in Kasuga. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).