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Operator Tokyu
System Type Tram
Year Opened
# of Lines 1
# of Cars 9
Mileage 5 km
Gauge 1372mm
Stations
Power Overhead
Fare Media Cash
Website
Data Date 1990
1st Visit 12/1990
Last Visit 9/1998
% Rode 100%

Tokyo Light Rail Transit
Setagaya Line

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Setagaya Line

This relatively short line connect 3 different commuter lines, the Tokyu, Odakyu and Keio. It is called the Setagaya Line and it run by the Tokyu. It is just outside the Tokyo Yamanote Circle. It serves quiet residential neighborhoods. The line has been working on updating its equipment.

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tokyo-lr-tk05.jpg (42684 bytes)This tram is leaving the transfer terminal with the Keio Line. tky-lr-tk02.jpg (55488 bytes)This is a train departing the KEIO end (north) of the line.
tky-lr-tk03.jpg (49860 bytes)This is a better side view of the other equipment running at the yards. tky-lr-tk01.jpg (45228 bytes)Here is a semi-modernized  train that has been squared off. It is sitting in the yards about half way along the line.
tokyo-lr-tk06.jpg (49698 bytes)Train is waiting to leave the Seta-Gaya terminal, transfer here to the Tokyu.
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Last Updated: 08/10/08

 

 

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