Each train going inbound at Notogawa Station and Yasu Station, as well as the ones going outbound at Omi-Hachiman Station, connects to local and limited express trains; accordingly, the inside line at Kawase Station and Azuchi Station are used for local trains waiting for limited express trains, or for shuttle trains.
能登川で上り、近江八幡で下り、野洲で上りがそれぞれ緩急接続が行えるほか、河瀬・安土に中線があり普通電車の特急待避や折り返しに使用される。