Yokosuka Line

Yokosuka Line
Overview
Native name横須賀線
OwnerLogo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East
Line numberJO
LocaleTokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture
Termini
Stations19
Color on map  Azure
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Operator(s)JR East
JR Freight
Rolling stockE231 series EMU
E233 series EMU
E235 series EMU
Daily ridership758,258 (daily 2015)
History
Opened16 June 1889 (1889-06-16)
Technical
Line length73.3 km (45.5 mi)
Number of tracksDouble-track
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationOverhead line, 1,500 V DC
Operating speed95 km/h (59 mph) (Ōfuna - Yokosuka)
65 km/h (40 mph) (Yokosuka - Kurihama)
Train protection systemATS-P
Route map

The Yokosuka Line (Japanese: 横須賀線, Hepburn: Yokosuka-sen) is a railway line in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

The Yokosuka Line connects Tokyo Station with Kurihama in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Officially, the name Yokosuka Line is assigned to the 23.9 km (14.9 mi) segment between Ōfuna and Kurihama stations, but the entire route is commonly referred to as the Yokosuka Line by JR East for passenger service.