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Kyoto

Japan (Asia)


Date of opening [d.m.y]01.04.1981
Network length28.8 km (17.90 mi)
Number of stations30 (29*)
Number of lines2
Stations per line15.00
Avg. station distance*0.99 km (0.62 mi)
Avg. line length14.40 km (8.95 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.
     
System known asSubway
Annual ridershipUnknown
Track orientationLeft
Air-conditioned trainsNo
Walk-through trainsYes
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless linesNo
Platform screen doorsTozai line
Metro Features List




Departure Procedure and Sounds

In Kyoto, the subway plays beautiful guzheng (sort of an Asian violin) compositions for its door-closing tones.





Useful Links for Kyoto Subway

Search (Google) (will most likely bring up Kyoto Subway's official website)
System maps (Google Images)
City map (Google Maps) (might show metro stations when zoomed in)
Images (Google Images)
Search urbanrail.net
Wikipedia page
Kyoto city information (Wikipedia)



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