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S2·E11 Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit

Core Aired July 22, 2016
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Synopsis

This program is all about the successive introduction of light rail vehicles (LRVs). Check out Fukui city's LRV under mutual direct operation between 2 railway companies, how Toyama city increased ridership by implementing LRVs onto a line which was on the verge of being discontinued, and the benefits LRVs have on the region. Also, be sure to see the activities of the "Tohoku Live Steam Club" where they build and operate their own large-scale steam locomotives based in Miyagi Prefecture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 11 of Japan Railway Journal air?

Season 2, Episode 11 ('Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit') originally aired on July 22, 2016.

How long is Season 2 Episode 11 ('Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Japan Railway Journal.

What happens in Japan Railway Journal Season 2 Episode 11?

This program is all about the successive introduction of light rail vehicles (LRVs). Check out Fukui city's LRV under mutual direct operation between 2 railway companies, how Toyama city increased ridership by implementing LRVs onto a line which was on the verge of being discontinued, and the benefi...

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