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Tokyo's new Takanawa Gateway station unveiled ahead of opening english.kyodonews.net

posted by  AkihabaraBot | 5 years, 4 months ago

KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 12:43 | All, JapanA new train station opening on Tokyo's loop rail line was unveiled to the media Monday, with its operator showing off "futuristic" features including wayfinding robots and an automated shop.
Takanawa Gateway Station will open on Saturday between Shinagawa and Tamachi stations as the 30th stop on East Japan Railway Co.'s Yamanote Line.
It is the first station to be added to the line since Nishi-Nippori Station in 1971.
The station also serves the JR Keihin Tohoku line which connects Tokyo with Saitama in the north and Kawasaki and Yokohama in the south.
The new station will feature artificial intelligence-using robots, some which are tasked with guiding people as they change trains or walk to nearby attractions and facilities.