Chiba Urban Monorail
Info
Locale Chiba, Chiba
Transit type suspended monorail
Number of lines 2
Number of stations 15
Daily ridership 40,000
Operation
Began operation 1988
Operator(s) Chiba Urban Monorail Co., Ltd
Technical
System length 15.5 kilometres

The Chiba Urban Monorail (千葉都市モノレール Chiba Toshi Monorēru?) is a third-sector two-line transportation system. Established March 20, 1979, the system is operated by Chiba Urban Monorail Co., Ltd (千葉都市モノレール株式会社 Chiba Toshi Monorēru Kabushiki-gaisha?), headquartered in Chiba. Investors include Chiba Prefecture and the city of Chiba.

The track totals 15.2 km, giving it the world record for the longest suspended monorail system.

Contents

Routes

Line 1

Line 1 connects Chiba Minato Station and Kencho-mae Station with a 3.2 km multiple-track route. Operating at 1500 VDC, trains make four intermediate stops between the terminals.

Stations

Extension plans

Various extensions of Line 1 have been proposed, notably a five-station, 3.4-km extension of the line from Kencho-mae to Shiritsu-byoin-mae. However, in 2004 an evaluation committee found that there was no need for the extension, and to the contrary, proposed terminating service on the underused segment from Chiba Station to Kencho-mae. An alternative 2-km extension to Chiba University is currently under consideration.

Line 2

Line 2 connects Chiba Station and Chishiro-dai Station. Operating at 1500 VDC, trains make 11 intermediate stops on the 12.0 km multiple-track route between the terminals. Nearly all trains enter Line 1 and continue to Chiba Minato Station.

Stations

  • Chiba Station (Transfer to JR East Sobu Main Line, Sotobo Line, Line 1)
  • Chiba-kōen Station
  • Sakusabe Station
  • Tendai Station
  • Anagawa Station
  • Sports Center Station
  • Dōbutsu-kōen Station
  • Mitsuwadai Station
  • Tsuga Station
  • Sakuragi Station
  • Oguradai Station
  • Chishirodai Kita Station
  • Chishirodai Station

Special Tickets

Holiday Free Pass (ホリデーフリーきっぷ)

  • Available: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Cost: Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
  • Valid: All day on the day of purchase.

2-Day Free Pass (2-DAYフリーきっぷ)

  • Available: Two consecutive days. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
  • Cost: Adults 1000 yen, Children 300 yen
  • Valid: All day on the day of purchase.

Lunchtime Free Pass (お昼のお出かけフリーきっぷ)

  • Available: From 10AM on weekdays.
  • Cost: Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
  • Valid: From 10AM to 6PM on weekday purchased.
  • Note: This ticket can be used at 120 locations for special discounts and services on the day of purchase.

See also

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