Most of these cars were built in the 50s and 60s, although some did get new bodies in the 80s and 90s. Japanese lines are generally busy all day long rather than just for a few hours a day.
Thanks, everyone! Some big cities in Japan choose subway instead of tramway alternatively. For example, Sapporo Hokkaido (population : 1.8 million at present) had a great tramway network and many 2-body articulated tramcar, but now, there are 3 subway lines and only 1 route of tramway in Sapporo.
Well, that´s a strange law. 30 meters is a bit short. In Germany the max. lenght of a tram is limited to 75 meters. Such a unit can take a lot of people. I wonder that Japan has such a law with it´s much inhabitants.
I'm coming to Hakodate in three weeks. I can't wait!!
AbramBergstrom 2 years ago
Most of these cars were built in the 50s and 60s, although some did get new bodies in the 80s and 90s. Japanese lines are generally busy all day long rather than just for a few hours a day.
bill937ca 2 years ago
Interesting video. I really wonder why they only run so small units in Japan. Aren´t there so many passengers?
Klingl3r 2 years ago
Those are standard size streetcars for Japan. Most were built in the 50s and 60s.
bill937ca 2 years ago
Thanks, everyone! Some big cities in Japan choose subway instead of tramway alternatively. For example, Sapporo Hokkaido (population : 1.8 million at present) had a great tramway network and many 2-body articulated tramcar, but now, there are 3 subway lines and only 1 route of tramway in Sapporo.
chmr103 2 years ago
Due to Japanese law, the length of tramcar unit must be less than 30 metres.
chmr103 2 years ago
Well, that´s a strange law. 30 meters is a bit short. In Germany the max. lenght of a tram is limited to 75 meters. Such a unit can take a lot of people. I wonder that Japan has such a law with it´s much inhabitants.
Klingl3r 2 years ago