Shintetsu Arima Line

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The Arima Line (神戸電鉄有馬線) is a commuter railway line in Kobe, Japan operated by Kobe Electric Railway. It connects central Kobe with its northern suburbs in Kita-ku and Arima Onsen. The line is 22.9 km long, extending from Minatogawa in Hyogo-ku to Arima Onsen in Kita-ku. Service is divided at Arimaguchi, where most trains from Shinkaichi continue on the Sanda Line, with short-run trains operating between Arimaguchi and Arima Onsen, the line terminus.

History

The entire line opened in 1928, gauge and electrified at 1500 VDC. The Mitogawa - Arimaguchi section was duplicated between 1965 and 1966.

Former connecting lines

Arima Onsen station - The 12 km line to Sanda on the Fukuchiyama Line was operated by the Arima Railway Company from 1915 to 1943.

Stations

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