Japan Railway Journal - Season 3 Episode 17 Advanced Urban Travel: Japan's Monorail Systems
1957 saw the opening of Japan's first monorail. 60 years on, Japan is a world leader in monorail technology with 11 lines currently in operation covering a distance of 100km. In this program, we take a look at how monorails have become an increasingly popular mode of urban transportation; the unique characteristics and comparative benefits of both straddle and suspended monorail systems; and Japan's well-established monorail technology which has been gaining attention all over the world.
First Air Date: Mar 09, 2015
Last Air date: Oct 24, 2024
Season: 10 Season
Episode: 153 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 29.837
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : train, railroad, train travel, train station, railway history, railway, bullet trains, japanese train
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Advanced Urban Travel: Japan's Monorail Systems
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