Ishikari-Numata and Rumoi. Since the abolishment was approved, the service end date was moved up to March 31, 2023, and the abolition date was moved up to April 1, 2023. The remaining section to Fukagawa is slated to be closed in March 2026. The proposal to close the section between Ishikari-Numata and Rumoi was approved on 9 December 2022. As a result, the line will be shortened to (Fukagawa to Ishikari-Numata). In addition, the scheduled March 2026 closure of the final section to Fukagawa remains as planned. References Lines of Hokkaido Railway Company Rail transport in Hokkaido Railway lines opened in 1910 1910 establishments in Japan 1067 mm gauge railways in Japan