The Hachikō Line is a 92-km long single-track line connecting Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji City, Tōkyō to Kuragano Station in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture. From Kuragano Station, the train connects to the Takasaki Line and runs to Takasaki Station. Hachioji Station to Komagawa Station is an electrified section, and from Komagawa Station to Kita-Fujioka Station is a non-electrified section, the only non-electrified section in Saitama Prefecture and one of the few in Gunma Prefecture. In this DLC, you can enjoy the non-electrified section between Takasaki Station and Komagawa Station. There are no overhead wires blocking the view, and the scenery along the line seen from the driver's seat is dynamic. The flat section from Takasaki Station to Yorii Station runs through urban areas and fields, while the mountainous section from Yorii Station to Komagawa Station is impressive, with several 20‰ grades and a view of mountain villages.
We hope you will enjoy the Hachikō Line with its full of local train atmosphere, where you can drive through mountainous sections with fields and 20‰ gradients and flat urban areas with this DLC.
Highlights
Branch with Takasaki Line / Kuragano～Kita-Fujioka
A short while after departing from Kuragano Station, there is a junction with the Takasaki Line.
Beginning of non-electrified section/ Kuragano～Kita-Fujioka
After departing from Kuragano Station and passing through a turnout that enters the Hachikō Line, the train enters the non-electrified section of the line.
Gumma Prefecture to Saitama Prefecture/Gumma-Fujioka～Tanshō
Departing from Gumma-Fujioka Station and crossing the Kanna River, the train enters Saitama Prefecture.
Running through a plain with vast fields of rice/ Tanshō～Kodama
It runs through a tranquil landscape and is subject to fierce winds in winter.
Running parallel to Chichibu Railway /Yōdo～Yorii
As you approach Yorii Station, the Chichibu Railway comes alongside from the left.
Transfer station with Tōbu Tōjō Line and Chichibu Railway / Yorii
Yorii Station is served by lines of three railroad operators.
Entering the mountainous area from the flat section / Yorii～Orihara
After going under the Chichibu Railway and crossing the Arakawa Bridge, the road climbs up a 20‰ grade and enters a mountain section.
Between stations with few flat sections /Orihara～Takezawa
Departing from Orihara Station, the train ascends and descends the curves and 20‰ grade of R250. The scenery of a mountain village is spreading.
Intersects and runs parallel with Tōbu Tōjō Line / Takezawa～Ogawamachi
Soon after departing from Takezawa Station, the train intersects the Tobu Tojo Line and runs alongside it on the right side as it enters a straight section.
Transfer station with Tōbu Tōjō Line / Ogawamachi
It is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line and the Hachikō Line.
Longest distance between stations on the Hachikō Line / Ogawamachi～Myōkaku
With a distance of 8 km between stations, it is the longest section between stations on the line.
The 100 Selected Stations of Kantō/ Myōkaku
The current station building was completed in 1989. The station was selected for the first time as “a Canadian-style log house made of locally grown logs that matches the surrounding mountains.
Transfer station with Tōbu Ogose Line /Ogose
Tōbu Ogose Line and Hachikō Line serve the area.
Running parallel to the Tōbu Ogose Line /Ogose～Moro
After departing from Ogose Station, the train runs parallel to the Tōbu Ogose Line.
Abandoned railway line of the former Taiheiyō Cement Saitama Plant /Moro～Komagawa
After the downhill section ends, the train enters the city center and soon arrives at Komagawa Station. The promenade called “Poppo Road” seen on the left before entering the station is the site of an abandoned railway line dedicated to the Taiheiyō Cement Saitama Plant that was once active.
Route Information
Section: Hachikō Line Inbound Takasaki⇒Komagawa
Total length: 65.3km
Number of Stations: 16
Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
Train Number：224D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（06:35）→Komagawa（08:05）
Type of train: Series Kiha110-200 2 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Takasaki unification center
Train Number：230D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（11:56）→Komagawa（13:25）
Type of train: Series Kiha110-200 1 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Takasaki unification center
Train Number：2268D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Ogawamachi（15:56）→Komagawa（16:23）
Type of train: Series Kiha110-200 2 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Takasaki unification center
Train Number：2282D
Type/Destination: Local train to Kodama（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（07:08）→Kodama（07:32）
Type of train: Series Kiha110-200 2 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Takasaki unification center
※The system is equipped with automatic announcement and calling out when the train is operated as a one-man train. Door open/close operation is automatic.
