Japan's oldest monorail in Tokyo zoo makes final run english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 5 hours ago - 20:24 | All, JapanJapan's oldest monorail, which has operated at a Tokyo zoo since 1957, made its final run on Thursday, with fans bidding a fond farewell.
Fans both young and old gathered to take pictures and board the two-car-monorail that runs 330 meters between western and eastern parts of Tokyo Zoological Gardens.
(Passengers on the final run)In a departing ceremony for the final run, stationmaster Kazuhide Nagata thanked the visitors and said, "I cannot forget children saying it was fun."
It was established as part of an experiment by the Tokyo metropolitan government to examine suitable public transportation that could replace street cars.
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