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Line Facts
Line Name	O-Edo (#12)
Operator	TOEI
Year Opened	1991
Mileage	40.7 km
North - West Terminal	Hikarigoaka
South - East Terminal	Loop Line
Thru-route lines	None
Gauge
Power	LIM
Data Date	2003
% Rode	40%

Tokyo TOEI Subways
Oedo Line

O-Edo

The Oedo line was originally called Toei # 12. Now the line circles the city with a handle branch. Edo is the old name for Tokyo. "O" means big, but is also a play on the letter since the line circles Tokyo. This line is unique in that it is on the only subway line in Tokyo that uses Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) for propulsion. The cars are also smaller to reduce costs in tunneling and due to the LIM setup. The line is also very deep compared to the other lines.

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TOEI #12 Line train at Nakano-Sakaue Station. This line uses Linear Induction motors (1998)	Another O-Edo Line view. (1998)
Another view at Nakano-Sakaue (1998)	Interior of an O-Edo car. (6/10/03)
This train is at Azabu station. (6/10/03)	Train entering the Ryogoku station. (6/10/03)
Ryoguku Station Entrance
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Tokyo TOEI Subways Oedo Line

Tokyo TOEI Subways
Oedo Line