Hapi-Line Fukui

[6] Hapi-Line Fukui paid JR West ¥7 billion (US$63.78 million) to purchase the station buildings, tracks, and rolling stock.At this time, the company announced an expected annual income of ¥1.8 billion, primarily from passenger fares.[7]On 16 March 2024, Hapi-Line Fukui took over control of local passenger operations on the 84.3 km (52.4 mi) section JR West Hokuriku Main Line between Daishōji and Tsuruga, with 20 stations (although Tsuruga Station remains under the control of JR West, Daishōji was transferred to IR Ishikawa Railway).[8] In addition, a new service type called "Rapid" was introduced on that same day, which operates during peak hours between Tsuruga and Fukui and stops at major stations along the route.[11][12] Some Hapi-Line Fukui trains provide through-service to the IR Ishikawa Railway Line, which continue on to Kanazawa Station.
Ticket gates to the Hapi-Line Fukui platforms at Fukui Station on opening day
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