Kobe New Transit
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Kōbe New Transit (神戸新交通 Kōbe shin-kōtsū) is the third-sector semipublic company that runs Port Liner and Rokko Liner automated guideway transit systems in Kobe. When opened in 1981, the Port Liner was the world's first urban transport AGT.
The mark which with Surutto KANSAI is printed in the card is KS.
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[edit] History
- July 18, 1977:Establishment.
- February 5, 1981:Port Liner begins operating. The Japanese first practical AGT.
- February 21, 1990:Rokko Liner begins operating.
- February 2, 2006:Port Liner to the Kobe Airport stretching opening.
[edit] Rolling Stock
- 1000 series
- 2000 series
- 8000 series
[edit] Fares
Adult normal passenger fares (an infant rounds off under half price, 10 yen). Revided on February 2, 2006.
| Ward | Fare(yen) |
|---|---|
| 1 ward (Basic fare 2km) | 200 |
| 2 ward (3～5km) | 240 |
| 3 ward (6～8km) | 280 |
| 4 ward (9km) | 320 |
- In fact, Minami Kōen Station, Naka-Futō Station, and Kita-Futō Station on the Port Liner are treated as the same station as Shimin Byōin Mae Station in calculating fare, and it is possible to get on and off at Minami Kōen Station, Naka Futō Station, and Kita Futō Station while using the commuting ticket by way of Shimin Byōin Mae Station.
- Until February 1, 2006, it cost 240 yen to take either the Port Island Line or Rokko Island Line.
[edit] External link
- Kobe New Transit Co.,LTD. (Japanese)
