Contrasting Local Trains

This month we take a look at different rolling stock used in local passenger service around Japan.

Stuart Render has shared a collection from his visit in May 2024.

All Photos:  Stuart Render



Former Keiō Electric Railway type 5000 on the Ichibata Electric Railway at Matsue on 14th May 2024 led by car 2104.



Another former Keiō type is the 700 (former 3000) used on the Jōmō Line, with car 713 leading 723 at Akagi, the interchange point for Tobu's Kiryū Line, on 27th May 2024.



Two veteran JR West Kiha 47 cars during their layover at Matsue Station on 15th May 2024.

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