Nippō Main Line
| Nippō Main Line | |||
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Kirishima limited express train crossing Ōyodo River, Miyazaki | |||
| Overview | |||
| Owner | JR Kyushu | ||
| Locale | Kyushu | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 111 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 467.2 km (290.3 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | 20 kV AC (60 Hz) | ||
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The Nippō Main Line (日豊本線, Nippō-honsen) is a railway line in Kyushu, in southern Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Also known as the Fukuhoku Nippo Line, The line connects Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima Station in Kagoshima via the east coast of Kyushu, passing through the prefectural capitals of Ōita and Miyazaki. A number of Limited Express trains operate along the route, including Limited Express Sonic trains between Hakata and Oita.