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

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Entries from 2020-10-01 to 1 month

Why is the number of aisles an issue?

There's a new world's longest flight -- with a catch https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/air-transat-a321-longest-flight/index.htmlI think that there will be little difference between dual-aisle aircraft and single-aisle aircraft about …

Why is its exterior similar to conventional train?

Shorter N700S to serve Nagasaki https://www.railwaygazette.com/high-speed/shorter-n700s-to-serve-nagasaki/57681.articleInterior equipments are wonderful For example, toilet that can work even without power supply is invention I have rarely…

Why did the dolphin run away?

The search for Fungie: Ireland's beloved bottlenose dolphin who has gone missing after 37 years https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/fungie-dolphin-ireland-intl-scli/index.htmlThe dolphin must have felt intimacy with audience. That's why…

Why are famous people easily criticized?

The weaponization of a first lady's image https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/the-weaponization-of-a-first-ladys-image/index.htmlWhen a human became famous, he/she will encounter intense criticism, even if his/her character is widely acc…

Why are they afraid of escalators?

London Underground deploys UV light escalator sanitisers https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/london-underground-deploys-uv-light-escalator-sanitisers/57663.articleWhen it comes to going up or down by escalators, it's more dangerous to av…

Why don't you watch the first metro in Pakistan?

Lahore joins the metro club https://www.railwaygazette.com/projects-and-planning/lahore-joins-the-metro-club/57648.articleLahore is the second biggest city in Pakistan. Its population is more than 10 millions, including its vicinity. It's …

Why doesn't the city have metro?

Baghdad elevated metro letter of intent signed https://www.railwaygazette.com/projects-and-planning/baghdad-elevated-metro-letter-of-intent-signed/57621.articleBaghdad is the city where more than 8 million people live. It means the city is…

Why did they began smoking?

Anti-smoking symbol reveals ‘worst moment’ https://edition.cnn.com/2012/03/16/health/smoking-campaign-hall/index.htmlMore than 30 years ago, smoking was not treated as bad behavior for health. Rather than that, it used to be a symbol of be…

Why is this intercity rail exceptional in China?

www.railwaygazette.comI'm interested in this intercity metro. In many cases, China has recently built intercity rails as high speed rails. Opening of the metro will enable us to travel between Hangzhou and Shaoxing without id card nor pass…

Why is Cathay suffering from pandemic more severely than other carriers?

Cathay pilots union tells Hong Kong-based members not to sign new pay-slashing contracts https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3106702/cathay-pilots-union-tells-hong-kong-based-membersUnlike airlines in huge countri…

Why do they need many hospitals?

Space agency backs hospital train demonstrator https://www.railwaygazette.com/technology/space-agency-backs-hospital-train-demonstrator/57607.articleI think that there will be an opportunity to use hospital train. But, the possibility is s…

Why don't they introduce this vehicle?

This 94-year-old traveled more than 300 miles each way just so she could vote https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/19/politics/elderly-woman-travels-300-miles-to-vote-trnd/index.htmlI think that "mobile voting vehicle" would be necessary in rur…

Why was it fortunate for her to be able to reunite with family?

Missing hiker found in Zion National Park, family says https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/18/us/missing-hiker-holly-courtier-zion-national-park-trnd/index.htmlIt's almost impossible to find lost tourists in mountainous area with small populat…

Why are both of them bad?

www.scmp.comI think the one who showed cartoon of Prophet should be criticized for violating Islamic rules. But, at the same time, the murderer should also be punished for excess punishment on the former one. We should respect religious be…

Why is it risky for them to show political opinions?

edition.cnn.comThough I agree with the political mindset of the restaurant owner, it's not a good idea for many companies or enterprises to show their political viewpoints to customers. The activity can cause loss of customers who are agai…

Why don't you see the memorial tram in China?

Tram opened in Sanya, Hainan, China http://www.urbanrail.net/as/cn/sanya/sanya.htmThis opening is the memorial opening for China. That's because Hainan had been the only province in China that doesn't have an urban rail system before this …

Why does constitution of Hanoi Metro Line 2A take much time?

Ho Chi Minh City metro train delivered https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/ho-chi-minh-city-metro-train-delivered/57577.articleConstruction of Ho Chi Minh City Metro is later than that of Hanoi Metro Line 2A. But, it's also delayed. Hano…

Why don't they see inland?

The Shenzhen effect: Why China's original 'model' city matters more than ever https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/shenzhen-effect-china-model-city-intl-hnk/index.htmlThough the article says there is no space to expand, there is still muc…

Why is double-tracking insufficient?

Southern Java double-tracking inaugurated https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/southern-java-double-tracking-inaugurated/57560.articleAs well as double-tracking, expansion of KRL Jabodetabek or a kind of urban railway systems shou…

Why don't we visit West Africa?

12 of the best things to see and do in Ghana https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ghana-best-things-to-do/index.htmlSince Western Africa is far from East Asia, there are few opportunities to learn how it's like to travel in those nations…

Why is this software helpful?

Derailment analysis software launched https://www.railwaygazette.com/technology/derailment-analysis-software-launched/57527.articleOnce derailment happens, it takes much time to find out its cause. Usually, policemen and staff of railway c…

Why do they still have prejudice against minorities?

People of color face significant barriers to mental health services https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2020/10/health/mental-health-people-of-color-wellness/Though more than a quarter of people in the United States are not Caucasians, I d…

Why did they test 5G-based autonomous train?

KRRI tests 5G-based autonomous train control https://www.railwaygazette.com/technology/krri-tests-5g-based-autonomous-train-control/57534.articleAutomatic train operation has already been realized in some railway lines. Though I don't know…

Why did they choose extreme measures?

'It's like a parasite' How a dangerous virtual cult is going global https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/07/tech/qanon-europe-cult-intl/index.htmlI also think that some countries are taking excess measures against COVID-19. So, I can agree with…

Why are they planning to electrify terminal section?

Auckland awards P2P electrification contract https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/auckland-awards-p2p-electrification-contract/57529.articleI think that EMUs with onboard battery storage are currently enough to transport passenger…

Why aren't they famous?

Exploring India's most beautiful stepwells https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/india-beautiful-stepwells-spc/index.htmlWhen I visited India, I found no stepwell. One of the reasons why I couldn't find is that I didn't know stepwells. I …

Why is it common to flush toilet with polluted water in water shortage?

After nearly running out of water in 2018, Cape Town dams are now overflowing https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/05/weather/cape-town-celebration-water-drought/index.htmlThe fact that Capetonians have to flush toilets with gray water reminds …

Why would they be suffering from housing price anyway?

Hong Kong’s home rental market faces tough fourth quarter as recession makes redundancies more likely https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3104120/hong-kongs-home-rental-market-faces-tough-fourth-quarter-recession-makesDue to lack of land…

Why do we have to oppose the relocation of the embassy?

edition.cnn.comNeedless to say, one of the purposes of relocating the embassy is to monitor movement of Muslims in London. China will accelerate similar actions around the world. In order to stop their activity, each government should ban …

Why do they import monorail from China?

www.railwaygazette.comI wonder why Thailand bought monorail trainsets from China. Monorail is not common transportation mode there. China just has a monorail system in Chongqing. So, I guess the manufacturers in China are not good at assem…