Akita Shinkansen
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The Akita Shinkansen (秋田新幹線) is a Mini-shinkansen rail line in Japan. Serving the Kantō and Tōhoku Regions of the country, it links Tokyo and Akita in Akita prefecture. From Tokyo to Morioka in Iwate prefecture, it operates on the Tōhoku Shinkansen tracks. From Morioka to Ōmagari, it uses the Tazawako Line tracks. The section from Ōmagari to Akita use the Ōu Main Line tracks.
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Akita Shinkansen | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 秋田新幹線 | ||
Owner | JR East | ||
Locale | Iwate and Akita prefectures | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 6 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Mini-shinkansen | ||
Services | Komachi | ||
Operator(s) | JR East | ||
Rolling stock | E6 series | ||
History | |||
Opened | 22 March 1997; 27 years ago (1997-03-22) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 127.3 km (79.1 mi) | ||
Number of tracks | Double-track and Single-track | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 20 kV 50 Hz AC (overhead catenary) | ||
Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) | ||
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