The Semboku Rapid Railway Line (泉北高速鉄道線) is a railway line in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway (泉北高速鉄道). The line connects Izumi-Chūō Station and Nakamozu Station, with through operations to and from the Nankai Kōya Line up to Namba Station in southern downtown Osaka.

Services

Along with services inside the line, through trains also operate to the Nankai Kōya Line beyond Nakamozu to Namba.

List of stations

All stations are located in Osaka Prefecture.

Rolling stock

, the railway operated a fleet of 108 electric multiple unit (EMU) vehicles, all based at Nakamozu Depot.

Semboku Liner limited express services

From 27 January 2017, a new Semboku 12000 series EMU was introduced on Semboku Liner services.

Local services

Former rolling stock

History

The section from Nakamozu to Izumigaoka opened on 1 April 1971, with double track and electrified at 600 V DC. The overhead line voltage was increased to 1,500 V DC from 7 October 1973, and the line was extended to Toga-Mikita on 7 December 1973. The line was extended to Komyoike on 20 August 1977, and to Izumi-Chuo on 1 April 1995.

Future plans

Owing to ongoing financial constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Semboku Rapid Railway announced that it would be merged into Nankai Railway. The merger is planned to take place on 1 April 2025. In addition, the Semboku Rapid Railway Line is scheduled to be renamed to the Semboku Line (泉北線).