Nishitetsu Amagi Line
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The is a Japanese railway line operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad
Nishi-Nippon Railroad
The , also called or NNR, is one of Japan's "Big 16" private railroad companies. With headquarters in Fukuoka, it operates local and highway buses, supermarkets, real-estate and travel agencies, as well as railways in Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition, from 1950 to 1972, the company owned the Lions...

 (Nishitetsu), which runs between Kurume
Kurume, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.The city has an estimated population of 303,277 and a population density of 1,319.51 persons per km²...

 and Asakura
Asakura, Fukuoka
is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was created on March 20, 2006 when the old town of Asakura, from Asakura District, absorbed the former city of Amagi, and the town of Haki, also from Asakura District, to form the new city of Asakura.-Geography:Asakura is...

 in Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....

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Stations

Station name Japanese km Connections Location
Miyanojin Station 宮の陣 0.0 Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line
Tenjin Omuta Line
The is a heavy rail line in Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyūshū, Japan, being the main line of a Japanese private railway company Nishi-Nippon Railroad . The line is from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka, stretching south to Ōmuta Station in Ōmuta...

Kurume
Kurume, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.The city has an estimated population of 303,277 and a population density of 1,319.51 persons per km²...

Fukuoka
Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....

Gorōmaru Station 五郎丸 0.9  
Gakkōmae Station 学校前 1.7  
Koganchaya Station 古賀茶屋 3.9  
Kitano Station 北野 5.4  
Ōki Station 大城 8.0  
Kaneshima Station 金島 9.4  
Ōzeki Station 大堰 11.6   Tachiarai
Tachiarai, Fukuoka
is a town located in Mii District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, it has an estimated population of 15,323 and a density of 671.18 persons per km². The total area is 22.83 km².Tachiarai is divided into three neighborhoods: Ozeki, Hongō and Kikuchi...

, Mii District
Mii District, Fukuoka
is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003 statistics , the district has an estimated population of 15,378 and a density of 674 persons per km². The total area is 22.83 km².-Mergers:...

Hongō Station 本郷 13.1  
Kamiura Station 上浦 14.9   Asakura
Asakura, Fukuoka
is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was created on March 20, 2006 when the old town of Asakura, from Asakura District, absorbed the former city of Amagi, and the town of Haki, also from Asakura District, to form the new city of Asakura.-Geography:Asakura is...

Mada Station 馬田 16.1  
Amagi Station 甘木 17.9 Amagi Railway Amagi Line

History

The line was first opened in April 1924 as the between Hiyoshi and Amagi Station. In June 1924 the line was absorbed into the Kyushu Railway system, becoming the Mitsui Line. From 9 November 1948, the line voltage was raised to 1,500 V DC, and from 23 November 1948, through-running commenced with the Tenjin Ōmuta Line
Tenjin Omuta Line
The is a heavy rail line in Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyūshū, Japan, being the main line of a Japanese private railway company Nishi-Nippon Railroad . The line is from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka, stretching south to Ōmuta Station in Ōmuta...

. From 1 October 1989, wanman driver only operation commenced on the line.
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