"Crystal Express" train in Hokkaido to end 30-yr. service on Sept. 28-29 english.kyodonews.net

The Hokkaido Shimbun Press - 22 hours ago - 07:44 | All, JapanHokkaido Railway Co. will retire its popular 30-year-old sightseeing train "Crystal Express" in September.
The last run will be made on Sept. 28-29 between Sapporo and Furano, with many train fans expected to take the chance to bid farewell to the express.
(Crystal Express to retire in September)The Crystal Express debuted in December 1989, connecting Sapporo and the Sahoro ski resort in central Hokkaido.
Hokkaido Railway, known as JR Hokkaido, says it has yet to decide what to do with the train after its retirement.
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