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Yep nice lines, fresh but not over done and some care to lines and curves on it, not all blah beziers. The up curve at the ends helps make the longer tram float some visually and not feel like a brick moving along the ground almost a bit boat like. Seats look comfy.

 

jeff

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??? Dunno if the article was updated before I read it, but it says "2023年3月の開業を目指す", i.e. scheduled for opening in March 2023.

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That is what I understand.  There is an LRT line in Toronto, the Crosstown line, that has taken years to build. But it has a underground exchange with a couple of subway lines. There is a lot of testing do do with  the line and equipment. Issues can arise with track profiles and wheel profiles, just ask Ottawa about there line.

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Apparently the new Ottawa light rail is a mess.  Here is a fun video (though there is some R rated language in the song) about the situation.

From 30 Squares of Ontario: Ottawa's LRT continues to inspire songs

 

 

Impressive riff on a Johnny Cash song.

Enjoy,

Tony Galiani

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Test runs started on the Utsunomiya LRT lightrail/tram which is schedule to start operation in August 2023.
 

 

 

 

BUT... a tram derailed on the 2nd day of testing.

 

 

 

 

 

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LRT derailment accident on the 3rd day of test operation Unable to turn at the curve in front of JR Utsunomiya Station, no injuries on the sidewalk | TBS NEWS DIG

 

 

In the early hours of the 19th, near JR Utsunomiya Station, there was an accident in which an LRT (=next-generation streetcar) derailed while it was being tested for the start of operations. According to Utsunomiya City, around 0:30 am on the 19th, the LRT (= next-generation tram), which was being tested near the east exit of JR Utsunomiya Station, could not turn around a curve and the first and second cars of the three-car train derailed. At that time, it collided with the pole separating the road and the rail, and the front part of the vehicle was damaged. No one was injured. Utsunomiya City is proceeding with restoration work and investigating the cause of the accident. The LRT is aiming to open in August next year. (From "Straight News" broadcast on November 19, 2022)

 

 

 

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First day of operation.  Video by Sテレビ局

 

 

 

August 26, 2023 Finally newly opened Haga-Utsunomiya LRT. 14.6 km from the east exit of Utsunomiya Station to Haga Takanezawa Industrial Park.

 

 

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YouTube member ayokoi posted two zenmen tenbō videos of a trip on the Utsunomiya LRT operation:

 

Utsunomiya East to Haga Takanezawa Industrial Park

 

 

Haga Takanezawa Industrial Park to Utsunomiya East

 

 

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