Senseki-Tōhoku Line, Railway service in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
The Senseki-Tōhoku Line is a railway service in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, stretching 64 kilometers between Sendai and Ishinomaki. The route runs along the eastern coast of Miyagi, passing through several towns and communities with 22 stations in total.
The railway started running on May 30, 2015, merging a section of the Tōhoku Main Line between Sendai and Shiogama with the old Senseki Line. This combination came about after the region rebuilt following damage from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The route name merges parts of its terminal stations: Sen comes from Sendai and seki from Ishinomaki, following a common Japanese pattern for rail lines. This naming helps travelers understand right away which places the train links together.
Passengers can board at 22 stations along the route, with one return trip per day running between Sendai and Onagawa. Trains use the HB-E210 model, offering comfortable seating for regional travel.
The trains use hybrid engines that run on both electricity and diesel, saving energy and allowing operation on sections without electric wires. This technology makes the service especially adaptable for different track types along the coast.
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