Akita Shinkansen
| Akita Shinkansen | |||
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An E6 series trainset on the Akita Shinkansen | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | 秋田新幹線 | ||
| Owner | JR East | ||
| Locale | Iwate and Akita prefectures | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 6 | ||
| Color on map | Crimson | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Mini-Shinkansen | ||
| Services | Komachi | ||
| Operator(s) | JR East | ||
| Depot(s) | Akita | ||
| Rolling stock | E6 series | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 22 March 1997 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 127.3 km (79.1 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 and 2 | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | Overhead line, 20 kV 50 Hz AC | ||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) | ||
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The Akita Shinkansen (Japanese: 秋田新幹線) is a mini-Shinkansen route in Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It provides service between Akita and Morioka over the Tazawako Line and Ōu Main Line. At Morioka, trains connect onto the Tōhoku Shinkansen tracks for through service to Tokyo.