Diary of a rail fan in Kansai,Japan(Ver.2)

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Why could they protest again?

Hong Kong protesters have promised a 'miracle' but China's national security law seems impossible to stop
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/25/asia/hong-kong-china-national-security-law-intl-hnk/index.html

During pandemic, I guess China tried to show the country can easily block cities, and thought the fact would threaten Hong Kongers with fear of being blocked.
But, as a result, they didn't feel so, and marched for protecting the city.

Jomo Electric Railway resumed its regular service, and revised timetable

Resuming regular service on June 1 and Timetable revision on June 6
http://www.jomorailway.com/img/info/20200525info.pdf

(Translation begins)
Thank you for using Jomo Electric Railway. We'd like to inform you of resuming regular service on June 1 and timetable revision on June 6 below.

1. Resuming regular service on June 1
We've reduced train operations since May 8(Fri), considering the number of passengers affected by corona virus pandemic.
But, statements from Gunma Prefecture about gradual restart of high schools let us decide to resume regular train operations from June 1, if pandemic approaches to its end.

2. Timetable revision on June 6
The main purpose of the timetable revision on June 6 is launching trains for passengers moving between Chuo-Maebashi and Tobu-Asakusa during early in the morning or midnight.
Tobu Railway announced Limited Express "Ryomo No.6" departing from Ohta at 6:36 would be extended to Akagi, and make it depart from Akagi at 6:10.
We are to improve train diagram to let people along Jomo Electric Railway such as people in Maebashi take the train by extending train for Nishi-Kiryu departing from Ōgo at 5:40 to Chuo-Maebashi from 5:25.

Also, "Ryomo No.51" departing from Tobu-Asakusa at 21:09(Kita-senju at 21:23) for Akagi arrives at the terminus at 23:01, from which you can take the last train departing there at 23:05 and arrives at Chuo-Maebashi at 23:40.
We'd like to see many passengers on these trains.

To improve transferring service at Akagi, 5 trains from Nishi-Kiryu will depart there 3 mins earlier than the current timetable.
(Translation ends)

Despite the difficult situation, Jomo Electric Railway increased train service. I'd like to praise their endeavor.

Why does the first metro install driverless train?

Driverless metro train delivered to Taiyuan
https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/driverless-metro-train-delivered-to-taiyuan/56575.article

It would be the first metro in Shanxi Province. I wonder why the metro system tries to install driverless trains, even though Taiyuan City has nearly 4 million people. I guess the metro won't be suffering from shortage of train drivers.

Why did Anchorage become the world's busiest?

This is now the world's busiest airport... on certain Saturdays
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/anchorage-airport-world-busiest/index.html

If passenger transportation decreases and trading becomes busier, it's an opportunity to increase freight flights. It means airports mainly used for freight cargo can be busier than usual. Additionally, Anchorage International Airport is the best location for technical landing between Asia and Americas. Technical landing means to land on an airport on the way to refuel.
Both must have pushed the airport up to the world's busiest.

Why is the test controversial?

Hong Kong exam bosses agree to axe controversial history test question
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3085598/hong-kong-exam-bosses-agree-axe-controversial-history-test

If its answer is to praise Japan's invasion, it would be controversial. But, this test just asks opinions of applicants. So, we can't say that this test supports Japan's invasion.
I am for leaving the test as it is. 97% of Hong Kongers made the fair decision.

Why is this 3D screen disputing?

Giant 3D wave sweeps over Seoul's Gangnam District
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/3d-wave-in-seoul/index.html

That 3D screen can be a tourist attraction. So, people may gather at the site to see the screen.
But, if it entertains people with boring lives, it would be better to show 3D wave.
I don't know which factor is bigger than the other one.

Why is Dhaka Metro favorable for me?

Dhaka metro construction continues
https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/dhaka-metro-construction-continues/56540.article

According to websites introducing Dhaka Metro, the first phase of the metro line seems to be built on viaducts in some sections. It sounds good for rail geek like me. That's because it would be easier for us to take photos of its train than taking them underground.
Additionally, it would be enjoyable to see landscape from the train.