栃木県で新しいLRTの運転が始まる

New LRT starts operation in Tochigi Prefecture

New LRT starts operation in Tochigi Prefecture
LRTと呼ばれる新しいタイプの路面電車は、電気で動いて環境にいいと言われています

A new type of tram called LRT is said to run on electricity and is good for the environment.

A new type of tram called LRT is said to run on electricity and is good for the environment.
26日、栃木県で新しいLRTの運転が始まりました

On the 26th, a new LRT began operating in Tochigi Prefecture.

On the 26th, a new LRT began operating in Tochigi Prefecture.
宇都宮駅と芳賀町の間の14.6kmを50分ぐらいで走ります

It runs 14.6km between Utsunomiya Station and Hagacho in about 50 minutes.

It runs 14.6km between Utsunomiya Station and Hagacho in about 50 minutes.
全部の線路を新しく作った日本で初めてのLRTです

It is the first LRT in Japan with all new tracks.

It is the first LRT in Japan with all new tracks.
28日は運転が始まってから初めての平日でした

The 28th was the first weekday since the operation started.

The 28th was the first weekday since the operation started.
宇都宮駅では午前7時ごろから、大勢の人が並んで、電車を待っていました

At Utsunomiya Station, people started lining up at around 7am, waiting for the train.

At Utsunomiya Station, people started lining up at around 7am, waiting for the train.
高校生は「前はバスを使っていました

A high school student said, ”I used to use the bus

A high school student said, ”I used to use the bus
LRTはあまり遅れないと思うので、早く学校に着くことができると思います」と話しました

I don’t think the LRT will be too late, so I think I can get to school early.”

I don’t think the LRT will be too late, so I think I can get to school early.”
仕事に行くために乗った男性は「駅に止まるときも揺れなくてよかったです」と話しました

A man who got on to go to work said, ”I’m glad it didn’t shake when it stopped at the station.”

A man who got on to go to work said, ”I’m glad it didn’t shake when it stopped at the station.”
日本では、75年前から新しい路面電車ができていませんでした

Japan has had no new trams for 75 years.

Japan has had no new trams for 75 years.