Keifuku Electric Railroad - [WTM] Railway & Travel News

“KYOTRAM”, new Kyoto-style tram on Randen – Makes older cars over 50 years old retire

June 15, 2023June 14, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

From 2024, Keifuku Electric Railroad will introduce a total of seven new “KYOTRAM” tram cars, which are barrier-free and have excellent energy-saving performance, to replace existing cars that are significantly aging.

Winter smooth sightseeing in Kyoto by train and on foot “Pedestrian-Friendly City Kyoto Rail Ticket”

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Kyoto City will release the “Pedestrian-Friendly City Kyoto Rail Ticket” for Kyoto sightseeing in winter, which allows unlimited rides on routes within the valid area of 5 railway operators.

Tōjiin station on Randen Kitano line has renamed to ‘Tōjiin-Ritsumeikan University’

March 20, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The station name of Tōjiin station (Kyoto, B8) on Randen Kitano line has been changed to ‘Tōjiin-Ritsumeikan University (等持院・立命館大学衣笠キャンパス前) station’ on March 20, 2020. Keifuku Electric Railway incorporated the university name into the station name in the wake of a partnership and cooperation agreement with Ritsumeikan University, which is located across the famous temple, Tojiin. As a result, the longest station name in Japan with 26 readings in Japanese was born.