of passenger service in Kashima Rinko Line. 8 August 1983 – Jet fuel freight line ended (pipelines came on service). 1 December 1983 – The passenger service between Kashima-Jingū and Kita-Kashima was abolished, which was started in 1978. 14 March 1985 – The passenger service was re-opened in the section between Kashima- Jingu and Kita-Kashima, as the opening of Kashima Rinkai Oarai Kashima Line. 1 April 1987 – JR East succeeded this line from JNR. 12 March 1994 – Kita-Kashima Station was renamed to Kashima-Soccer-Stadium Station, and it served as a temporary station for football spectators in Kashima Stadium. 2 June 2002 – 2002 FIFA World Cup game, Argentina – Nigeria was played in Kashima Stadium. JR East operated special trains between Chiba Station to Kashima-Soccer-Stadium Station, as special rapid trains. Rolling stock E131 series 2-car EMUs (since 13 March 2021) Sōbu Line (Rapid) through service E217 series 4-car EMUs E235-1000 series 4-car EMUs Past 113 series EMUs 183 series EMUs (Ayame limited express services) 209-2000/2100 series 4-car EMUs (until 12 March 2021) E257-500 series (Ayame limited express services until 13 March 2015) References External links Lines of East Japan Railway Company Railway lines in Chiba Prefecture Rail transport in Ibaraki Prefecture 1067 mm gauge railways in Japan Railway lines opened in 1970