Transit type Monorail (suspended) System length 15.2 km (9.44 mi) Founded 20 March 1979 Number of employees 142 Number of stations 18 | Number of vehicles 1000 series Electrification 1500V DC Began operation 1988 Locale Chiba Number of lines 2 | |
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Daily ridership 45,430 daily boardings (2008) Operator(s) Chiba Urban Monorail Co., Ltd. | ||
Chiba urban monorail suspended monorail type japan
The Chiba Urban Monorail (千葉都市モノレール, Chiba Toshi Monorēru) is a two-line suspended monorail system located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by Chiba Urban Monorail Co., Ltd (千葉都市モノレール株式会社, Chiba toshi monorēru kabushikigaisha), a so-called "third-sector" company established on March 20, 1979. Investors include Chiba Prefecture and the city of Chiba.
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- Chiba urban monorail suspended monorail type japan
- Chiba urban monorail trains meet above sogo
- Line 1
- Line 2
- Extension Plans
- Special Tickets
- References
The first segment (Line 2 from Sports Center Station to Chishirodai Station) opened on March 28, 1988, the remainder 11 years later on March 24, 1999. The PASMO contactless smart card can be used to purchase fares.
It is the longest suspended monorail system at 15.2 km in track length.
Chiba urban monorail trains meet above sogo
Line 1
Line 1 connects Chiba Minato Station and Kencho-mae Station by a 3.2 km multiple-track route. Operating at 1500 VDC, trains make four intermediate stops.
Line 2
Line 2 connects Chiba Station and Chishiro-dai Station. Operating at 1500 VDC, trains make 11 intermediate stops on the 12.0 km multiple-track route. Nearly all trains continue on Line 1 to Chiba-Minato Station.
Extension Plans
Extensions of Line 1 have been proposed, notably a five-station, 3.4-km extension from Kenchō-mae Station to Chiba Municipal Aoba Hospital. However, in 2004 an evaluation committee found that there was no need for the extension, and proposed closing the underused segment from Chiba Station to Kencho-mae Station. An alternative 2 km extension to Chiba University is under consideration.
Special Tickets
Holiday Free Pass (ホリデーフリーきっぷ)
2-Day Free Pass (2-DAYフリーきっぷ)
Lunchtime Free Pass (お昼のお出かけフリーきっぷ)