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

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Utsunomiya light rail line approved

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/asia/single-view/view/utsunomiya-light-rail-line-approved.html

I didn't know the light rail line is going to begin express service. I think this line will be the only tram line that has express service.
Though mortalization and traffic jam are social issues in Kita-Kanto area including Utsunomiya, there has been protesters against construction of Utsunomiya light rail.
Whether or not Utsunomiya light rail succeed will affect light rail projects around Japan.