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Tram system in Nagasaki, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Nagasaki Electric Tramway (長崎電気軌道, Nagasaki Denki Kidō) is a private tram system in Nagasaki, Japan. Since March 20, 2008, its lines accept Nagasaki Smart Card, a smart card ticketing system.
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The company was founded on August 2, 1914, while the tram line was opened on November 16, 1915. It once operated bus lines as well, but went out from the division later in 1971. The company and the lines are commonly known as Nagasaki Electric Railway (長崎電鉄, Nagasaki Dentetsu). Locals also call them the electric train (電車, densha), while JR lines are called JR, the train cars (列車, ressha), or the locomotive train (汽車, kisha).
The lines are stably making profits and they are the only tramway operator in Japan that has not lost any of its original lines.
The current fare is ¥140 for adults and ¥70 for elementary school aged children and can be paid by cash (on exit, paid to the driver) or by IC card[1]. Free transfers are only available when payment is by IC card.
Short-Distance Fare for up to two segments of track is ¥100 for adults and ¥50 for children, and is only available with payment by one of the 10 Nationwide Mutual Usage IC cards, including nimoca.[1]
One-day pass giving unlimited rides is ¥600 for adults and ¥300 for children. This pass is not sold onboard trams, it must be purchased from outlets including: Nagasaki Station Tourist Information Center, JR Kyushu Nagasaki Station Midori no Madoguchi, tramway sales offices and selected hotels.[2]
One-day pass (¥600 for adults / ¥300 for children), as well as 24-hour pass (¥700 for adults / ¥350 for children), is available using a iPhone or Android smartphone on the Japan Transit Planner by Jorudan app in many languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean & Thai.[1]
As is the case with most Japanese tram systems, the official "lines" differ from the "routes" that are currently operated. Both are shown below. Only interchangeable stations are shown.
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