1957 saw the opening of Japan's first monorail. 60 years on, Japan is a world leader in monorail technology with 11 lines currently in operation covering a distance of 100km. In this program, we take a look at how monorails have become an increasingly popular mode of urban transportation; the unique characteristics and comparative benefits of both straddle and suspended monorail systems; and Japan's well-established monorail technology which has been gaining attention all over the world.
| Title | Japan Railway Journal - Season 3 Episode 17 Advanced Urban Travel: Japan's Monorail Systems |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Cast | Ryo Takagi |
| Crew | The C-52's (Theme Song Performance) |
| Alternative Titles | |
| Keyword | train, railroad, train travel, train station, railway history, railway, bullet trains, japanese train |
| First Air Date | Mar 09, 2015 |
| Last Air date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Season | 10 Season |
| Episode | 153 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 8.00/ 10 by 2.00 users |
| Popularity | 21.312 |
| Language | Japanese, English |
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