Folks, today on #TrainTwitter we'll be exploring the Akechi Railway, near Gifu. But a quick word before I begin...pic.twitter.com/8AEuHCJapd
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The Akechi Railway is a third-sector railway operating in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, near the Chuo Main Linepic.twitter.com/jD7uF7IOrf
The route is known for its steep grades and scenic, traditional landscapespic.twitter.com/ell7jG6fYT
The route begins at Ena Station on the Chuo Main Line, then climbs its way up: Higashino, Iinuma, Agi, Iibama...pic.twitter.com/xv2SNmfSp6
Some of the trains are painted to hype up the Maglev line which will open in this area in 2027pic.twitter.com/Fx860lpUgv
The Akechi Railway is apparently considering using a "dual-mode vehicle" (developed by JR Hokkaido) for special tourspic.twitter.com/NqWQcQwTqW
This concludes our tour--thank you again for riding with us today! We love all our passengers here at #TrainTwitterpic.twitter.com/DxQHdcI9QN
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