Streetcar at the Undokoenmae stop
Ultralow-floor Streetcar LRV801
The streetcars of Toyohashi have a long
80-year history that dates back to 1925. The
city line extends from the Ekimae stop in
front of Toyohashi station to the Akaiwaguchi
and Undokoenmae stops. With a track length
of only 5.4km, the line is second shortest
to a streetcar line in Okayama prefecture,
however it is the only streetcar line that
runs along National Route #1. The Ihara intersection
between the Ihara and Undokoenmae stops boasts
Japan’s tightest rail bend with a radius of
only 11m.
The majority of streetcars are type 3702,
built in 1927, and which were previously used
in Tokyo and Nagoya. The new ultralow-floor
model LRV801 streetcar has been in use since
2005. The streetcars have been given affectionate
names, such as the Noryo Beer Train, which
runs in the summer evenings, and the Flower
Train, which runs during the Toyohashi spring
festival. |
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