Along with the double-tracked line below Sasayamaguchi Station, the number of trains has increased and access to Osaka Station has improved dramatically; moreover, the inauguration of the JR Tozai Line has provided good accessibility to Osaka City, eastern Osaka and the direction of Nara.
篠山口駅以南の複線化による増発で大阪駅へのアクセスが飛躍的に向上し、JR東西線の開業で大阪市内や大阪東部、奈良方面とのアクセスも充実した。