Vehicle that runs on road and rail has trial run in Shizuoka
Starting in April, riders of the Gakunan Railway line in Shizuoka Prefecture will be able to experience a interesting new mode of transportation:
FUJI, Shizuoka — A dual mode vehicle (DMV) designed to run on both road and train tracks was trialed here in mid-January.
About 200 people enjoyed a ride inside the DMV during its trial run on a 3.2 kilometer long stretch of road in Fuji and on the local Gakunan Railway Line tracks for 2.8 kilometers.
Developed by JR Hokkaido, the DMV will operate on its Senmo Line on a trial basis from April. The vehicle reportedly was cheap to build and has good fuel efficiency.
The Fuji Municipal Government in Shizuoka Prefecture is reportedly discussing the possibility of introducing the low-cost vehicle between Shin-Fuji Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line and Fuji Station on other lines. (Mainichi)
The vehicle looks kind of goofy, but the concept is cool.
