Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau
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The Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau (
The bureau was founded in 1928 before acquiring control of the Kagoshima Electric Tramway (
Kagoshima City Tram
[edit]Kagoshima City Tram (
History
[edit]Creation
[edit]![Map of Kagoshima Transport Network in 1945](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Txu-oclc-6565545.jpg/220px-Txu-oclc-6565545.jpg)
The first tram line was established in 1912.[1][2]
In 1929, the Bureau acquired control of the Kagoshima Electric Tramway (
World War Two
[edit]Due to air raids in 1945, only 3 out of 62 trains were left intact and operational.[2]
Postwar
[edit]The ultra-low-floor train (U-Tram) began operating on January 15, 2002. Initially, three cars were introduced, with a further three vehicles added between May 2004 and March 2005. There are currently a total of nine vehicles on the line in operation.[2]
Two articulated ultra-low-floor trains (Utram II) began operation on April 26, 2007.[2]
On March 30, 2017, two ultra-low-floor trains (Utram III) began operating.[2]
Lines and routes
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System Diagram
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- Lines: Officially, there are four lines with the total distance of 13.1 km.
- Dai-Ikki-Line ("Phase 1 Line",
第 一 期 線 ): Takenohashi — Kagoshima-Ekimae[3] - Dai-Niki-Line ("Phase 2 Line",
第 二 期 線 ): Takamibaba — Kagoshima-Chūō-Ekimae[3] - Taniyama Line (
谷山線 ): Takenohashi — Taniyama[3] - Toso Line (
唐湊線 ): Kagoshima-Chūō-Ekimae — Kōrimoto[3]
- Dai-Ikki-Line ("Phase 1 Line",
- Routes: There are two routes regularly in service by using one or more lines above.
- ■ Route 1 (1
系統 ): Kagoshima-Ekimae — Takamibaba — Takenohashi — Kōrimoto — Taniyama[4] - ■ Route 2 (2
系統 ): Kagoshima-Ekimae — Takamibaba — Kagoshima-Chūō-Ekimae — Kōrimoto[4]
Tramcars come once per five minutes generally, once per one minute in busier sections. The fare is ¥170 for all the sections.
Rolling Stock
[edit]Rolling Stock Name | Alternative Name | Capacity | Manufacturer | Number in Service | Started Passenger Operation | Ended Passenger Operation | Image | |
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Currently | Historically | |||||||
Kagoshima Type 500 | Tokyo City Electricity Bureau Type 400[citation needed] | 96[5] | Toyo Koki[5] | 1 (Flower Car) | at least 5,[5] possibly 13[citation needed] | 1955[5] | 2019[6] | ![]() |
Kagoshima Type 600 | N/A | 96[7] | Hitachi[7] | 10[7] | 16[7] | 1959[7] | N/A | ![]() |
Kagoshima Type 9700 | N/A | 62[8] | Aruna Koki[8] | 2[8] | 2[8] | 1997[8] | N/A | ![]() |
Kagoshima Type 9500 | Osaka City Transportation Bureau Type 2601[citation needed]
Kagoshima Type 800[9] |
62[9] | Naniwa Koki[9] | 15[9] | 15[9] | 1995[9] | N/A | ![]() |
Kagoshima Type 7000 (Utram II) | Little Dancer Type A5
Utram II[10] |
78[10] | Alna Sharyo | 4[10] | 4[10] | 2002[10] | N/A | ![]() |
Kagoshima Type 2100 | N/A | 62[11] | Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu)[11] | 11[11] | 11[11] | 1989[citation needed] | N/A | ![]() |
Kagoshima Type 1000 (Utram) | Little Dancer Type A3
Utram |
55[12] | Alna Sharyo[citation needed] | 9[12] | 9[12] | 2002[citation needed] | N/A | |
Kagoshima Type 7500 | Little Dancer Type X
Utram III |
68 | Alna Sharyo[citation needed] | 4 | 4 | 2017 | N/A | ![]() |
Modern
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Kagoshima Type 600 (standard livery)
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100th Anniversary "Kadogen" Tram
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Kagoshima Type 1000 (Little Dancer Type A3) (Left) and Kagoshima Type 2110 (Right)
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Kagoshima Type 7000 (Utram II) (Little Dancer Type A5)
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Kagoshima Type 7500 (Little Dancer Type X)
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Kagoshima Type 9500 in the Japanese police black and white livery
Current modern rolling stock includes the Little Dancer line of trams, including the Type A3, A5, and X.[13]
Historic and Cultural
[edit]There are a number of historic trams running on the network, as well as unique tourist and community outreach trams. [1]
The sightseeing retro tram, ‘Kagoden’, is a modified modern tram, changed to look like a historic Taisho Era tram.[1] It entered service in December 2012, and was introduced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of streetcar operation in Kagoshima City.[14] However, in December 2021, it was announced that the service would be abolished at the end of 2021 due to slumping passenger numbers.[15] The train has since been operated as a regular service vehicle since January 4, 2022.[16]
The Kagoshima C6 Cafe Tram is a unique tram that is exclusively available for private charters. It is a refurbished vintage car built in 1960 and now features renovated interior, complete with counter tables and chairs.[1]
The 'Kagoshima Machi Meguri Promotion Project' in 2011 involved university students from Kagoshima City who designed a tram, nicknamed 'Denden'. The primary inspiration for the tram's design was the polar bear from the Kagoshima City Hirakawa Animal Park, which was then combined with the design of a black pig, a local speciality. The final design was an even split of both animals.[1]
Kagoshima City Bus
[edit]History
[edit]Establishment
[edit]The first automobile transportation lines in Kagoshima City began operating on December 31, 1929 (route length: 15.353 km, 8 vehicles). On April 8, 1930, the city government acquired "Ao Bus'' of Kagoshima Jidosha and began operating all city buses.[2]
World War Two
[edit]During WW2, the national lack of gasoline, firewood and charcoal meant steam powered vehicles appeared. During this time, the first female driver was also introduced. Due to air raids in 1945, only 3 out of 62 trains and 3 out of 45 buses remained.[2]
Postwar
[edit]On October 22nd 1960, the first one-man operation on buses started alongside modern bus rolling stock.[2]
On March 6th 1970, the 'Love' priority seat system was created. The system focused on bettering accessibly for people with physical disabilities, the elderly, and people with small children.[2]
On March 18th 1994, the tourist attraction bus (Kagoshima City View) began operating.[2]
5 Hybrid buses began operations on February 27, 2006. This marked the start of decarbonisation effort of the city fleet.[2]
On October 18, 2011, the Sakurajima Tour Bus (Sakurajima Island View) began operating.[2]
Privatisation
[edit]In 2020, some municipal bus routes (16 routes) were transferred to private operators, marking the end of 90 years of public ownership. Another 4 routes were transferred in April 2021.[2]
Lines and Routes
[edit]Line Number | Route Name | Starting Point (English) | Starting Point (Japanese) | Route | Final Stop (English) | Final Stop (Japanese) |
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1 | Ishiki New Town Line | City Hall | Kansei Town - Takami Baba - (Kagoshima Chuo Station) - Shinkamibashi - Nakakusa Muta - Tamae Elementary School - Ishiki Kariya - Ishikidai Junior High School - Ishiki New Town East | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
3 | Yuli Danchi Line | Kagoshima Chuo Station | (Continuous operation with Line 5) ~ Kajiyamachi ~ Tenmonkan ~ Izuro ~ Aquarium Exit ~ Tatebaba ~ Kamiryuocho ~ Hie Shrine Shimo ~ Tamari Danchi East ~ Tamari Danchi Central | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
4 | Shiroyama/Yamari Line | Kagoshima Chuo Station | Kajiyamachi - Tenmonkan - City Hall - Prefectural Citizens Exchange Center - Kusamuta Elementary School - Kamiyatani - Tamari Danchi Chuo - (Continuous service with Line 8) | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
5 | Hitohira Line | City Hall | (Continuous operation with Line 3) ~ Kinseicho ~ Takami Baba ~ Kagoshima Chuo Station ~ Shinkamibashi ~ Nakakusa Muta ~ Tamae Elementary School ~ Shimoishiki ~ Hitodaira Housing Entrance ~ Wakabacho West | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
5-3 | Hitohira Line (via Tamari Danchi Kita, Satsuma Danchi, Shiroyama Danchi) | City Hall | Kanao Town - Takami Baba - Shinkamibashi - Nakakusamuta - Kusamuta Elementary School - Technical High School - Tamae Elementary School - Shimoishiki - Entrance of Hitodaira Housing - Entrance of Satsuma Danchi - Tamasato Danchi North - Wakaba Town West | North Office | ||
8 | Nishitamali Danchi Line | City Hall | City Hall - Tenmonkan - Kagoshima Chuo Station - Nakakusa Muta to Girls' High School - Tamari Danchi Chuo (continuous service with Line 4) | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
8-2 | Nishi Tamari Danchi Line (departing from Kagoshima Chuo Station) | Kagoshima Chuo Station | Shinkamibashi - Nakakusa Muta - Ishiki Junior High School - Girls' High School - Tamari Danchi Chuo | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
10 | Komaibashi Line | Kamoike Port | Prefectural office - cavalry range - the Shikadai Main Gate - Koma Bridge - Chuo High School - Shinkami Bridge - Nakakusamuta - Tamae Bridge | Elderly Welfare Center Ishiki | ||
11 | Kamoike/Reisui Line | Kamoike Port | the baseball stadium - Sanwa Central - Prefectural Office West - the municipal pool - Horse shooting range - the Kadai main gate - Kagoshima Chuo Station - Tenmonkan - Tatebaba - Under Nagata Shrine - Shiroyama Danchi Central - the girls' high school | Elderly Welfare Center Ishiki | ||
11-2 | Kamoike/Reisui Line (Sakaemachi) | Kamoike Port | the baseball stadium - Sanwa Central - Prefectural Office West - the municipal pool - Horse shooting range - the Kadai main gate - Kagoshima Chuo Station - Tenmonkan - the City Hall - Sakaemachi | Sakaemachi | ||
12 | Coastline | Sakaemachi | Kagoshima Station - City Hall - Kanseicho - Daimon Exit - Kiyotaki Street - Faculty of Fisheries - Masago Nursery School - Prefectural office - Kamoike Shinmachi - Sanwa Chuo | Sanwa town | ||
14 | Taniyama Line | Taniyama Tram Stop | Taniyama Station (inside Premises) - Taniyama Branch Street - Omido - Jigenji Park - Kagoshima Kindergarten - Jigenji Danchi West | Jigenji Housing Complex | ||
16 | Kamoike Port/Culture Hall Line | Aquarium | City Hall - Tenmonkan - Kagoshima Chuo Station - Nichudori - Yojiro 1-chome - Civic Culture Hall - Prefectural office - Kamoike Shinmachi - Ryokuchi Koen | Kamoike Port | ||
17 | Ujuku Line | Wakita Tram Stop | Ujuku Elementary School - Sako Kajiwara - Nabegauto - Yasu Danchi - Koyodai Danchi - Yasu Danchi (Shimohiroki) | Koyodai Danchi/Hiroki Agricultural Cooperative | ||
18 | University Hospital Line | Wakita Tram Stop | Ujuku Elementary School - Kamegahara - Sakuragaoka South - the shopping center - Sakuragaoka North Exit - Sakuragaoka Central Park - Sakuragaoka Higashi Elementary School - Kamegahara - Ujuku Elementary School | Wakita Tram Stop | ||
20 | Midorigaoka/Kamoike Port Line | Kamoike Port | Prefectural office - cavalry range - the Shikadai Main Gate - Kagoshima Chuo Station - Shinkamibashi - Nakakusa Muta - Tamae Elementary School - Shimo-Ishiki - Ishiki Wakita - Ishiki Danchi Chuo - Midorigaoka Danchi Chuo | Midorigaoka Danchi | ||
24 | Ishiki Line | Aquarium | City Hall - Tenmonkan - (Kagoshima Chuo Station) - Sengoku Baba - Nakakusa Muta - Ishiki Junior High School - Shimo-Ishiki - Ishiki Wakita - Ishiki Danchi Chuo - Midorigaoka Danchi Chuo | Midorigaoka Danchi | ||
24-2 | Ishiki Line (via Nishi-Ishiki 4-chome) | City Hall | Kansei Town - Takami Baba - Shinkamibashi - Nakakusa Muta - Tamae Elementary School - Shimo-Ishiki - Ishiki Wakita - Nishi-Ishiki Elementary School Entrance - Nishi-Ishiki 4-chome - Nishi-Ishiki 7-chome East | Ishiki Housing Complex | ||
27 | Prefectural Office/Yojiro Line | Kagoshima Chuo Station | Kyoken Koen - Kamiarata Town - Shimoarata 4-chome - Yojirogahama - Prefectural office - Kyushu Electric Power Co. Kenkoen | Kagoshima Chuo Station | ||
28 | Ishiki/Kamoike Port Line | Kamoike Port | Prefectural office - cavalry range - Shinyashiki - Sengoku Baba - Kusamuta - Ishiki Junior High School - Shimo-Ishiki - Ishiki Wakita - Nishi-Ishiki 3-chome - Nishi-Ishiki 6-chome | Ishiki Housing Complex | ||
29 | Ishiki New Town/Kamoike Port Line | Kamoike Port | Prefectural office - cavalry range - Shinyashiki - Kajiyamachi - Shinshoin - Gokoku Shrine - Shimo-Ishiki - Ishiki New Town West Entrance - Ishiki New Town - Ishiki New Town East Entrance | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
31 | Tamari/Sanwacho Line | Sanwa town | Sanwa Central - Prefectural office - the Nisseki - Tempozan - Nanrinji Temple - Izuro - Aquarium Exit - Tatebaba - Kamiryuo Town - Hie Shrine Lower - Tamari Danchi East - Tamari Danchi North Exit | Transportation Bureau North Office | ||
32 | Shiroyama/Sanwacho Line | Sanwa town | Sanwa Central - Honmachi Park -Japan Red Cross Red Cross - Tempozan - Nanrinji Temple - Izuro - Prefectural Community Center - Kusamuta Elementary School - Kamiyadani - Tamari Welfare Center | Elderly Welfare Center Ishiki | ||
51 | Satsuma Danchi Line | Kagoshima Chuo Station | Kajiyamachi ~ Izuro ~ Prefectural Community Center ~ Reisui Pass ~ Tamari Community Center ~ Tamari Danchi East ~ Tamari Danchi Welfare Center Bottom ~ Hitodaira Housing ~ Satsuma Danchi ~ Ishiki New Town Tamaridai | Ishiki New Town Chuo | ||
60 | Sakurajima Line (Sakurajima Hospital) | Sakurajima Hospital | Sakurajima Port - Hosaki - Akabuhara - Okubo - Hamadaira - the Sakurajima Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Matsuura - Hot Spring Center - Higashi Shirahama | Higashi Shirahama | ||
Sakurajima Line (Welfare Center) | Welfare Center | Sakurajima Port - Hosaki - Akabuhara - Okubo - Hamadaira - the Sakurajima Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Matsuura - Hot Spring Center - Higashi Shirahama | Higashi Shirahama | |||
Sakurajima Line (Sakurajimaen) | Sakurajimaen | Sakurajima Port - Hosaki - Akabuhara - Okubo - Hamadaira - Sakurajima Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Matsuura - Hot Spring Center - Higashi Shirahama (~ Okudaira - Takamen Elementary School - Kurokami Elementary School) | Higashi Shirahama (Shioyagamoto) | |||
70 | Sakurajima Alternative Line | Higashi Shirahama | Okudaira - Takamen Elementary School - Nishizonoyama - Nishiuranomae - Kurokami Elementary School - Shioyagamoto | Kurokamiguchi | ||
- | Kagoshima City View | Kagoshima Chuo Station | Meiji Restoration Furusatokan - Astronomical Museum - Shiroyama - Saigo Nanshu Memorial Museum - Sengonen - Kagoshima Station (Kanmachia) - Sakurajima Pier - Water Front Park - Astronomical Museum | Kagoshima Chuo Station | ||
- | Kagoshima City View (Night view course) | Kagoshima Chuo Station | Astronomical Museum - Waterfront Park - Minato Odori Park - Shiroyama - Saigo Statue - Astronomical Museum | Kagoshima Chuo Station |
Rolling Stock
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Two-step bus used on general routes with current livery.
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Two-step bus used on general routes, with the 1989 livery.
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Level-boarding hybrid bus.
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"Kagoshima City View" (Shiroyama/Iso Line), introduced in 1994.
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"Kagoshima City View" (Shiroyama/Iso Line), secondary livery.
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Vehicle for “Sakurajima Island View”
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A regular sightseeing bus (Kagoshima History Exploration Course) using a chartered vehicle ordered by the station.
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A regular sightseeing bus (Sakurajima nature sightseeing course) that uses chartered cars taken over from Sakurajima Town.
See also
[edit]- List of light-rail transit systems
- Little Dancer, one of the LRVs operated on its lines
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Factory Tour! Enjoy Kagoshima City Tram: Loved by the City for 100 years". THE GATE. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "
鹿児島 市 交通 局 について|鹿児島 市 交通 局 |人 に環境 にやさしい市電 ・市 バス シティビュー サクラジマアイランドビュー".鹿児島 市 交通 局 (in Japanese). 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2024-02-21. - ^ a b c d "Kagoshima Trams Lines & Schedules | Japan Experience". www.japan-experience.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b "Kagoshima City Tram Routes|
鹿児島 市 交通 局 |人 に環境 にやさしい市電 ・市 バス シティビュー サクラジマアイランドビュー".鹿児島 市 交通 局 . 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2024-02-21. - ^ a b c d "500 Series". Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau. Archived from the original on 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g "600 Series". Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau. Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e "9700 Series". Archived from the original on 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g "9500 Series". Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e "7000 Series". Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d "2100 Series". Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c "1000 Series". Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Onboard battery tram tested in Kagoshima". The International Light Rail Magazine. 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
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鹿児島 市民 のひろば 543号 " (PDF). kagoshima-hiroba.jp (in Japanese). Kagoshima City Public Relations Digital Archive. Retrieved 2013-02-18. - ^ "
定期 観光 バス及 び観光 電車 の廃止 について". Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2023-08-28. - ^ @kago_city_ko2 (2022-01-03). "
公式 YouTubeチャンネルからのお知 らせ" (Tweet). Retrieved 2023-08-28 – via Twitter. - ^ "
電車 ・バスのご利用 方法 |鹿児島 市 交通 局 |人 に環境 にやさしい市電 ・市 バス シティビュー サクラジマアイランドビュー".鹿児島 市 交通 局 (in Japanese). 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
External links
[edit]- (in Japanese) Official website