November, 2020 - [WTM] Railway & Travel News

New station “Kintore” opened between Dyce and Inverurie in Scotland

November 5, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the National Rail opened a new station, “Kintore” Station (Aberdeenshire), which has been established between Dyce Station (Aberdeen City) and Inverurie Station (Aberdeenshire). The ScotRail trains call. It was opened due to double-tracking work to strengthen the transportation capacity the section between Aberdeen Station (Aberdeen city) and Inverurie Station, of the Aberdeen – Inverness line to which this station belongs.

Changed the boundary between JR Shikoku and Asa Seaside Railway from Kaifu Station to Awa-Kainan Station

November 2, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, JR Shikoku and Asa Seaside Railway changed the boundary station between the two companies from Kaifu Station (Tokushima) to Awa-Kainan Station (Tokushima). As a result, the section between Kaifu Station and Awa-Kainan Station on the JR Mugi Line has been incorporated into the Asa-to Line of Asa Seaside Railway. That is due to the fact that the Asa Seaside Railway, which operates between Kaifu Station and Kannoura Station (Kochi), plans to introduce a DMV (Dual Mode Vehicle) by March 2021. The DMV is the world’s first transportation system equipped with both rubber tires and railroad bogies, capable of running on both railroads and roads. The…

Resumes operation for the first time in 4 months between Yatsushiro and Sashiki on the Hisatsu Orange Railway

November 2, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Hisatsu Orange Railway resumed train operation on Sunday, November 1, 2020 between Yatsushiro Station (Kumamoto) and Sashiki Station (Kumamoto), which had been disrupted due to the effects of the heavy rain in July 2020. This line suffered a lot of damage such as sediment inflow due to the heavy rain disaster, and although some sections has been disrupted, the operation of the all line was restarted for the first time in about 4 months. They are operating on regular timetables, including not only local trains but also the sightseeing train “Orange Shokudo” where you can enjoy various meals on board.

Resumes operation for the first time in a year between Tomino and Marumori on the Abukuma Kyuko Line

November 2, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Abukuma Kyuko resumed operation on Saturday, October 31, 2020 between Tomino Station (Fukushima) and Marumori Station (Miyagi) on the Abukuma Kyuko Line, which had been disrupted due to the damage caused by the East Japan typhoon in October 2019. This line has suffered great damage such as sediment flowing into the track, after that, they restarted operation on all lines for the first time in about a year. Even after resuming, they are carrying out a temporary timetable for the time being. The speed will be slow down and the number of trains will be reduced to 3 round trips on weekdays and 7 on weekends between Tomino Station and…

New station “Minami-yorii” opened between Tobu-Takezawa and Obusuma on the Tobu Tojo Line

November 2, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Tobu Railway opened Minami-yorii Station (TJ35, Saitama) on Saturday, October 31, 2020, a new station established between Tobu-Takezawa Station and Obusuma Station on the Tojo Line. The station name clearly indicates the location on the south side of Yorii Town, and the “Minami” is written in hiragana for the sake of familiarity. In addition, because it is adjacent to Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s Saitama Factory Yorii Plant, the sub-name <Honda Yorii-mae> is added in anticipation that it will be used by many people involved in Honda from Japan and overseas. For the time being, the fare to Minami-yorii Station is the same as it to the station just before (Tobu…