Hapi-Line Fukui

In preparation for the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension between {{STN|Kanazawa|x}} and {{STN|Tsuruga|x}} stations,{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title= |script-title=ja:ハピラインふくい，車両・駅名標デザインが決定 |trans-title=Hapi-Line Fukui branding unveiled |url=https://railf.jp/news/2023/09/02/053000.html |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan}} the company was founded on 13 August 2019 to inherit the parallel section between Tsuruga and {{STN|Daishōji|x}} stations on the Hokuriku Main Line. Its headquarters are located in the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture.{{Cite web |date=2019-08-14 |title= |script-title=ja:新幹線並行在来線の準備会社発足 |trans-title=Preparation company for Shinkansen parallel conventional lines established |url=https://www.fukuishimbun.co.jp/articles/-/914073 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901105520/https://www.fukuishimbun.co.jp/articles/-/914073 |archive-date=2019-09-01 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Fukui Shimbun |language=ja}}{{Cite web |title=会社情報 |trans-title=About us |url=https://www.hapi-line.co.jp/outline/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215221232/https://www.hapi-line.co.jp/outline/ |archive-date=15 December 2023 |access-date=2 February 2024 |website=hapi-line.co.jp |language=ja}}

Shares in the company are owned by Fukui Prefecture, the cities of Fukui and Tsuruga, the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, and private-sector businesses.{{Cite web |title=福井県並行在来線経営計画 |trans-title=Fukui Prefecture Parallel Conventional Line Management Plan |url=https://www.hapi-line.co.jp/files/uploads/management_plan_202111.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216150530/https://www.hapi-line.co.jp/files/uploads/management_plan_202111.pdf |archive-date=16 December 2023 |access-date=16 March 2024 |website=hapi-line.co.jp |language=ja}}

Hapi-Line Fukui paid JR West {{JPYConvert|7|b|lk=off}} to purchase the station buildings, tracks, and rolling stock. At this time, the company announced an expected annual income of {{Yen|1.8 billion}}, primarily from passenger fares. As of April 2024, 75% of Hapi-Line Fukui's income comes from commuter passes, including student passes. JR Freight continue to pays the company track usage fees for over 30 freight trains per day. Long-term, the company aims for a stable annual revenue of {{Yen|4 billion}}.{{Cite episode |title=Hapi-Line Fukui: Born Alongside the Shinkansen |url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2049142/ |series=Japan Railway Journal |series-link=NHK World-Japan |network=NHK |date=2024-04-25 |access-date=2025-01-20}}

Along with the takeover from JR, Hapi-Line Fukui introduced rapid trains, and increased the number of trains running on the line from 102 to 132.

The company has collaborated with other railways in the prefecture, namely Echizen Railway and Fukui Railway (Fukutetsu), to consolidate purchasing and construction contracts, saving an estimated 5% .{{Clear}}

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File:Hapi-Line Fukui 2024.03.16 opening ticket gates.jpg

On 16 March 2024, Hapi-Line Fukui took over control of local passenger operations on the {{Cvt|84.3|km}} section JR West Hokuriku Main Line between {{STN|Daishōji|x}} and {{STN|Tsuruga|x}}, with 20 stations (although Tsuruga Station remains under the control of JR West, Daishōji was transferred to IR Ishikawa Railway). In addition, a new service type called "Rapid" was introduced on that same day, which operates during peak hours between Tsuruga and {{STN|Fukui|x|Fukui}} and stops at major stations along the route.{{Cite web |date=12 January 2024 |title=ハピラインふくい快速は1日9本、福井―敦賀を最短38分 開業後のダイヤ公表、昼はパターン運行 |trans-title=Happy Line Fukui Rapid runs 9 times a day, connecting Fukui and Tsuruga in as little as 38 minutes. Schedule will be announced after opening. |url=https://www.fukuishimbun.co.jp/articles/-/1952145 |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=Fukui Shimbun ONLINE |language=ja}}{{cite web |title=ハピラインふくい，開業ダイヤの概要を発表 |trans-title=Hapi-Line Fukui announces outline of operating schedule. |url=https://railf.jp/news/2023/12/15/162400.html |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |access-date=12 February 2024 |location=Japan |language=Japanese |date=15 December 2023}} From the time of takeover on 16 March 2024, 5 northbound trips and 4 southbound trips of Rapid Service are operated daily.{{cite web |title=【下り】 ハピラインふくい列車運転時刻表 |url=https://www.hapi-line.co.jp/files/uploads/diagram_kudari_20240122.pdf |website=Hapi-Line Fukui |access-date=22 March 2024 |location=Japan |language=Japanese |date=22 January 2024}}{{cite web |title=【上り】 ハピラインふくい列車運転時刻表 |url=https://www.hapi-line.co.jp/files/uploads/diagram_nobori_20240122.pdf |website=Hapi-Line Fukui |access-date=22 March 2024 |location=Japan |language=Japanese |date=22 January 2024}}

Some Hapi-Line Fukui trains provide through-service to the IR Ishikawa Railway Line, which continue on to Kanazawa Station.{{Cite web |date=24 December 2023 |title=IRいしかわ鉄道 大聖寺～金沢間開業・ダイヤ改正 |trans-title=IR Ishikawa Railway opens between Daishoji and Kanazawa accompanied with timetable revisions |url=https://www.tetsudo.com/event/46701/ |access-date=16 March 2024 |website=Tetsudo.com |language=ja}}

Aside from the northern terminus, all stations are located in Fukui Prefecture.

Legend:

The company inherited 16 521 series EMU trainsets.

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