 |
|
Sendai, Japan |
I just got to Sendai in 2015, just months before
the opening of its new Tozai Subway line. But I did get to ride Namboku
subway line which opened in 1987.
The Namboku line runs north south (which is what
Namboku translates to). The Tozai line runs east-west (again its in the
name). Both lines run 4-car trains, but the Tozai line cars use LIM
(Linear-Induction-Motors) and thus have a smaller profile then the
original Namboku trains. Which is interesting since the Namboku line
runs on Japanese narrow-gauge (3'6") and the Tozai line runs on standard
guage (4'8.5"). But you need wider gauge for the LIM rail between the
the running rails.
So no photos of the Tozai line, but please enjoy
my visit to the Namboku Line, Stations are in North to south order for
the Namboku Line:
|
