Osaka Loop Line - History

History

The Osaka Loop Line consists of four segments historically, namely:

Jōtō Line
Eastern half of present line, Osaka - Tennōji via Kyōbashi
Nishinari Line
The northwestern quarter, Osaka - Nishi-Kujō
Kansai Main Line freight line
Southwestern portion, Tennōji - Sakaigawa Signal Box
Newly built section
The remainder to complete the loop, Nishi-Kujō - Sakaigawa S.B.

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