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The Tōyō Rapid Railway Line (東葉高速線 Tōyō Kōsoku-sen ?) is a commuter rail line owned by Tōyō Rapid Railway Co., Ltd., that runs between Nishi-Funabashi Station in Funabashi City, Chiba and Tōyō-Katsutadai Station in Yachiyo City, Chiba. The name Tōyō (東葉 ?) means 東京 (Tōkyō) and 千葉 (Chiba).

The line is essentially an extension of Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line. There is a plan to further expand the line to Sakura Station of JR Sōbu Line.

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Basic data

  • Length: 16.2 km / Approx. 10.1 mi. from Nishi-Funabashi Station to Tōyō-Katsutadai Station
  • Gauge: 1067 mm / 3 ft. 6 in.
  • Stations: 9
  • Double-track line: Whole line
  • Electric supply: Whole line (1500 V DC)
  • Block system: Automatic (WS-ATC)
  • Maximum speed at service: 100 km/h
  • Yard: Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station

Fare

The line is known to be one of the most expensive commuter rail in the nation. It is because the line was built at the time of Japanese asset price bubble, when asset price was unfairly expensive. Ironically, the line opened after the "bubble" booming economy has burst, resulting disappointing riderships and profits. The current starting fare of Tōyō Rapid Railway Line, as of 2004, is ¥200. For a comparison, the starting fare of Tōkyū is ¥120, JR East (Greater Tokyo Area) ¥130, Tokyo Metro ¥160. On the other hand, other newly built lines also have relatively expensive fares. Saitama Rapid Railway Line cost ¥210 starting fare, while both Hokusō Railway Line and TWR Rinkai Line cost ¥200.

Stations

Station Name Japanese Local, Commuter Rapid, Rapid Tōyō Rapid Transfers Location
Through service to/from Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line, further to/from JR Chūō-Sōbu Line.
Nishi-Funabashi 西船橋
X
X
 Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line (Through service), JR Chūō-Sōbu Line, JR Musashino Line, JR Keiyō Line, Keisei Line (Keisei-Nishifuna Station, unofficial.) Chiba Funabashi
Higashi-Kaijin 東海神
X
Hasama 飯山満
X
Kita-Narashino 北習志野
X
X
 Shin-Keisei Line
Funabashi-Nichidai-Mae 船橋日大前
X
Yachiyo-Midorigaoka 八千代緑が丘
X
X
 Yachiyo
Yachiyo-Chūō 八千代中央
X
Murakami 村上
X
Tōyō-Katsutadai 東葉勝田台
X
X
 Keisei Line (Katsutadai Station)

Rolling stock

1000 series used until 2006

05N series

07 series

Currently used

Formerly used

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