The Keiyo Line, which opened in 1990, is a relatively young line within JR East, connecting Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. Except for the underground section between Tokyo Station and Etchujima Station, the entire line is characterized by running on elevated tracks along Tokyo Bay. The area along the line is being redeveloped as reclaimed land on Tokyo Bay, and in addition to new towns, theme parks, large shopping malls, and offices are towering above the area.A delta line (connecting line) is provided from Nishi Funabashi Station on the Musashino Line to Ichikawa Shiohama Station and Minami Funabashi Station on the Keiyo Line, and Musashino Line trains operate directly to the Keiyo Line.
Highlights
- Shinminato Signal Station/Chibaminato Station - Inagekaigan Station
- Gateway to Makuhari New City/Kaihimmakuhari Station
Large shopping centers, office buildings, hotels and residences line the street. As an environmentally friendly "eco-sta." a small wind power generator has been installed on the platform. - Keiyo Railcar Center/Kaihimmakuhari Station - Shin-Narashino Station
This is the main depot for the Keiyo and Musashino Lines. A new station, Makuharitoyosuna Station, is currently in operation near here. - Yatsu Higata/Shin-Narashino Station - Minami-Funabashi Station
It can be seen on the left just before Minami-Funabashi Station. - Junction with Musashino Line/Minami-Funabashi Station - Futamatashimmachi Station
- Junction with Musashino Line/Futamatashimmachi Station - Ichikawashiohama Station
- Edogawa/Futamatashimmachi Station - Ichikawashiohama Station
Crossing the railway bridge over the Edogawa River. - Chiba Port/Ichikawashiohama Station - Shin-Urayasu Station
You will continue to the left of Chiba Port. - Factory area / Shin-Urayasu Station - Maihama Station
- Gateway to a large theme park/Maihama Station
- Old Edo River/Maihama Station - Kasai-Rinkai Park Station
You will cross a railroad bridge over the Old Edo River. - Ferris wheel at Kasai-Rinkai Park/Maihama Station - Kasai-Rinkai Park Station
- Arakawa River / Kasai-Rinkai Park Station - Shin-Kiba Station
Crossing the railroad bridge over the Arakawa River. - Connecting line with Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line/Kasai-Rinkai Park Station - Shin-Kiba Station
- Sunamachi Canal / Shin-Kiba Station - Shiomi Station
Cross the Sunamachi Canal while making a large right turn. - From the elevated section to the underground section / Shiomi Station - Etchujima Station
Route Information
- Section: Keiyo Line Soga→Tokyo Going up
- Total length: 43.0 km
- Number of Stations: 17 *Data before the opening of Makuhari Toyosuna Station is included.
- Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train Number: 780Y
- Type/Destination: Local train bound for Tokyo
- Station section that can be operated: Soga(07:17) to Tokyo(08:37)
- Type of train: Series E233-5000 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Soga train crew depot
- Train Number: 1510Y
- Type/Destination: Local train bound for Tokyo
- Station section that can be operated: Soga(15:58) to Tokyo(16:46)
- Type of train: Series E233-5000 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Soga train crew depot
