Ikegami Line

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The Ikegami Line (池上線) is a railway line operated by the private railway operator Tokyu Corporation. It runs through Tokyo, extending from Gotanda Station in Shinagawa to Kamata Station in Ōta. New three-car 7000 series EMUs were introduced in December 2007, with a total of 19 sets delivered by 2011.

Station list

All trains stop at all stations.

Rolling stock used

Current

Former

History

The line first opened on 6 October 1922 between Kamata and Ikegami, running 1.8 km. On 4 May 1923, this was extended 3.7 km from Ikegami to Yukigaya. The line voltage was raised from 600 V to 1,500 V DC from 10 August 1957. The 3000 series trains were withdrawn on 18 March 1989. On 19 March 1989, Ebara-nakanobu Station was moved underground. From 16 March 1998, wanman driver-only operation commenced on the line.

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