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The Ōsaka Loop Line ('''大阪環状線''' ''Ōsaka-kanjōsen'') is a railway line in Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company . It encircles central Osaka .

A second loop line, the Osaka Outer Loop Line , from Hanaten to Kyuhoji is planned to open in 2008, and the line from Shigino to Shin-Osaka is planned to open in 2012.

This line is well known for it's efficient service running two tracks, one counter-clockwise and one clockwise around the heart of metropolitan Osaka. Carriages of the Ōsaka-kanjōsen are a distinctive orange colour with white JR graphics on the front, rear and sides. Most trains consist of 8 carriages and are operated by a driver and conductor. Each carriage can accommodate approximately 150 people in comfort or 250 at rush hour. The train schedule varies but on average, two trains leave Tennoji Station and Osaka Station every seven minutes, in opposite directions.


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