Tōzai Line (Sapporo)

Tōzai Line
8000 series EMU at Ōdōri Station
Overview
OwnerSapporo City Transportation Bureau
LocaleSapporo, Hokkaido
Termini
Stations19
Color on map  Orange
Service
TypeRubber-tyred metro
System Sapporo Municipal Subway
Rolling stock8000 series EMUs
Daily ridership237,500 (2023 estimate)
History
Opened10 June 1976 (1976-06-10)
Last extension25 February 1999 (1999-02-25)
Technical
Line length20.1 km (12.5 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-tracked
Track gaugeCentral guideway with rubber tires
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Operating speed70 km/h (43 mph) (Maximum)
SignallingCab signalling
Train protection systemATC, ATO

The Tōzai Line (東西線, Tōzai-sen) is a rubber-tyred metro line located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It is part of the Sapporo Municipal Subway system. Its name literally means "East-West Line", and it runs from Miyanosawa Station in Nishi-ku to Shin-Sapporo Station in Atsubetsu-ku. The Tōzai Line color on maps is orange, and all 19 of its stations carry the letter "T" followed by a number.