Akechi Line

The Akechi Line (明知線) is a Japanese railway line in Gifu Prefecture connecting Ena and Akechi stations, which are both located in Ena. There are stations located in Nakatsugawa city as well. This is the only railway line Akechi Railway (明知鉄道) operates. The third-sector company took over the former Japanese National Railways line in 1985.

Stations
All stations are located in Gifu Prefecture.
 * Stations marked "▲" are stopped by the Inbound Rapid service. The Inbound Rapid service runs only on weekdays.
 * Stations marked "●" are stopped by Express service Taishō Roman Gō (大正ロマン号). The Taishō Roman Gō runs on all days excluding Mondays. It is possible for all passengers who use non-reserved seat to ride on the Taishō Roman Gō without Express Tickets. So, when you ride on the Dining Car, you have to reserve the seats and purchase Express Tickets.

Rolling stock
, the line is operated using a fleet of five Akechi 10 series diesel railcars and one Akechi 6 series diesel railcar.

A new Akechi 100 series diesel railcar (number 101) entered service on 8 April 2017, replacing the former Akechi 6 series car.

History
The line opened on 24 May 1933, between Oi Station (present-day Ena Station) and Agi. It was extended to Akechi on 24 June 1934. Freight services were discontinued from 1 February 1981.