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Denver G Line inaugurated
https://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/americas/single-view/view/denver-g-line-inaugurated.html
Urban rail systems in Denver consist of tram networks and suburban rail networks. G Line is a branching line from B Line in the latter networks.
Though B Line just has 4 stations, it's also envisaged extension.
Despite the infamous phrase that US is the kingdom of motorization, some cities are trying to provide better public transportations.
Emperor Akihito becomes first Japanese monarch to abdicate in 200 years
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/04/29/asia/japan-imperial-abdication-akihito-reiwa-intl/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F
It's rare to experience change of the imperial era.
Though the article is written from political viewpoints, TV programs broadcasted in Japan focus on famous actors, actresses, disasters, athletes, and accidents in Heisei Era.
By the way, the last rail section I covered in Heisei Era is northern half of Osaka Higashi Line, which I used today.
I wish all the readers would have happy time in the next Reiwa Era.
Indonesia plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/29/asia/indonesia-relocate-jakarta-intl/index.html
The problem is that overpumped groundwater is making the city sinking. So, Indonesian government should compare the cost of the capital relocation and that of building water way from remote area.
It seems to be the similar social issue with Japan that more and more people are heading for the capitals.
As churches are demolished at home, Chinese Christians find religious freedom in Kenya
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/04/28/asia/china-christians-africa-kenya-intl/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F
Some people say "Immigrants from Mainland China are threat of Chinese Comnunist Party"
But, the truth would be different.
Though there must be people who are brainwashed by the party, most of them want to flee to politically freedom.
Strengthened monitoring by Beijing makes it much more difficult to enjoy anti-governmental activities or activities which are treated as the same ones in Mainland China, even if citizens try to conceal them behind the government.
By merger of Toyama Chiho Railway and Toyama LRT, streetcars are operated as one company
https://r.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO44203960V20C19A4LB0000
(Translation begins)
Toyama Chiho Railway and Toyama LRT operating streetcars announced merger of the both companies.
Streetcars operated in southern side of Toyama Station is owned by the former one, while those operated in northern side of the station is owned by the latter one. They will be connected next March. By merger of the companies, efficiency of train operation and management of employees will be improved to minimize cost and to enhance services.
After the merger, the company will be founded as the successive company of Toyama Chiho Railway as the name remains. train timetable and fares after connection will be reviewed
Toyama Chiho Railway operates trains bound for Tateyama and Unazuki Onsen as well as streetcars in the city.
According to credit research company, the amount sold in March, 2018 is 6.6 billion Yen.
Toyama LRT is the 3rd sector invested by Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, and private companies. The portion is 33.1%, 16.1%, 50.8%, respectively.
It has been a operator of Toyama-ko Line which had been formerly operated by JR West before renovating as tram line.
Revenue of the company is about 30 million Yen.
(Translation ends)
I'm afraid that some employees are lowered its salary after merger.
I hope it won't happen.
Second metro line opens in Panamá City
https://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/cs-america/single-view/view/second-metro-line-opens-in-panama-city.html
On the day after introducing the second metro line in Fuzhou, I'd like to introduce the second metro line in Panama. Both of the metro lines are planned to extend.
But, what features Panama Metro Line 2 is that the rail is directly connected with the train factory.
Though we often see subway lines with depot(s), it's rare to see train factory connected with urban rails.
Second metro line opens in Fuzhou
https://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/china/single-view/view/second-metro-line-opens-in-fuzhou.html
Considering the speed of economic development in Fujian Province, construction of subways seems to be slow. If we look at the neighboring Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhuhai have urban rails. Fujian should build much more metro systems.
