On November 18, Yamanashi Prefecture announced the “Fuji Tram” (tentative name), a rubber-tired system that requires no rails, as a new transportation system to the fifth station of Mt.
Fuji toll road, commonly known as the Fuji-Subaru Line, which runs up to the fifth station of Mt. Fuji, and operate a next-generation streetcar (LRT), was discussed (announced in February 2021). Fuji mountain railway” (announced in February 2021), but the concept was abandoned due to the need for large-scale construction, the inevitable environmental damage, and the excessive cost of construction and disaster recovery costs. The new plan is to promote the low-cost and environmentally friendly Fuji Tram.
Fuji, the Fuji Tram will be responsible for access to the fifth station from six cities, towns, and villages at the northern foot area of Mt. Fuji, which is considered to be an issue for Mt. Fuji. In addition, a secondary transportation network to various places in the prefecture will be constructed in the future by directly connecting Mt. Fuji, which is expected to improve the convenience of daily life and attract more tourists to the area. Since the new linear train station will connect Tokyo in 25 minutes, it is expected to attract companies and an influx of new residents to Yamanashi Prefecture.
Fuji Tram uses green hydrogen as its power source to reduce environmental impact. It also has the merits of both a train and a bus, as the introduction of a guidance system with magnetic markers and white lines makes it possible to apply the Track Law and control the entry of general vehicles and visitors to the Fuji Subaru Line. Another advantage of this system is that it does not require large-scale construction work to lay steel track on the road, and maintenance is minimal, resulting in significant cost reductions.
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