社しゃ線せん

noun

private railway or bus line

Refers to a line operated by a private company, as opposed to public or JR lines. Often used in contrast with 国鉄 (national railway) or JR lines.

• この駅えきは社しゃ線せんとJR線せんの乗のり換かえができます。

  At this station you can transfer between the private line and the JR line.

• 社しゃ線せんの定てい期き券けんを買かいました。

  I bought a commuter pass for the private railway line.