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It’s time for test runs! Haga Utsunomiya LRT – ‘LIGHTLINE’ will launch from August 2023
November 16, 2022
Two extension sections of Kaohsiung Light Rail opened on Jan. 12 – Great South Ring
January 20, 2021
Newly opened the first section of the Danhai LRT Lanhai Line
November 15, 2020
New opening of Manchester Metrolink’s Trafford Park Line
April 27, 2020
Bordeaux Tramway Line D extended from Mairie du Bouscat stop to Cantinolle stop
April 25, 2020
The trams of Toyama Chihō Railway connected north and south and began direct operation
March 21, 2020
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June 3, 2025
“Green Express Southern” returns – Livery restored to commemorate Nankai’s 140th anniversary until new rolling stocks installed
June 2, 2025
Best train “Yakumo” express wins Blue Ribbon Award chosen by 3,000 rail fans – Kintetsu’s new regular train and Fukuoka City Subway win Laurel Award
May 30, 2025
Construction of a new Toyo Rapid Railway station begins in front of “medical town” – All costs covered by the local government
May 29, 2025
“Sit back and relax from Sendai” – Brand new weekend express to debut in July – 10 minutes faster than local trains
May 28, 2025
“Moving away from a confusing terminal,” Meitetsu Nagoya Station – Relocation, track expansion, new airport access platform
May 27, 2025
“New paid express train” will directly connect Tokyo Skytree and Narita Airport – Keisei expands investment to target new demand from Oshiage
May 26, 2025
Desiner Mitooka’s long-awaited “Toden” tram design to traditional golden yellow – A new “Tokyo specialty” with the crowdfunding to realize the renewal
May 23, 2025
Seibu’s first “Sustainable Train” to begin operation soon – Unprecedented transfer from Odakyu to make up for delays in energy conservation
May 22, 2025
Design of new trains connecting the sea and mountains – unity with Toyama’s nature – Revitalization of the Johana & Himi Line
May 21, 2025
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