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Leaving behind many memories, Tokyo Tram 7000 Series Retires Commemorative Wrapped Buses in Operation
On March 23, the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation held a press preview event for the "Farewell to the 7000 Series Tram Commemorative Bus" at the Arakawa Depot of the Tokyo Metropolitan Tram Arakawa Line in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo.
The 7000 series began operation in 1954 and served on many routes, including the To-den Line 1 (Shinagawa to Ueno). After 1967, many lines were discontinued, and since November 1972, it has operated only on the current Arakawa Line. Due to aging, it is scheduled to end operation this spring.
To mark the 7000 series' retirement, the Bureau will operate the "Farewell Toei Tram 7000 Series Commemorative Bus," featuring the tram's design wrapped on a Toei Bus, for three days from March 24 to 26. On this day, the tram and commemorative bus were unveiled to the press.
With the cooperation of Chuo Ward, the bus will run on the former Ginza-Nihonbashi section of the old Tram Line 1. Applications for bus rides have already closed, and all scheduled runs are expected to be fully booked. Inside the bus, a guide will introduce the era, the tram bell will be recreated, and rare photos of the 7000 series along with vintage tickets will be displayed.
Additionally, the event collaborates with Magazine House's biweekly magazine 'Hanako'. Produced by the magazine, collaborative products have been developed with six long-established shops along the Ginza-Nihonbashi route, including Shiseido Parlor and Ginza Kimuraya. These items will be sold exclusively at each shop. Some products will be presented as gifts to passengers on the commemorative bus. The magazine's March 23rd issue features a special section introducing the Tokyo Tram and the collaborations.
Official Website: http://hanako.tokyo/
Additionally, the project is tied up with Ticket Pia's "RE:MEMBER Project." This project views historically valuable facilities, vehicles, and other precious scrap materials as "heritage," reborn as new products. This time, approximately 30 types of memorial goods will be sold online, including keychains made from processed parts of the 7000-series tram, smartphone stands made from hanging strap components, and actual driver's seats.
Special Site (April 8 onwards): http://w.pia.jp/t/toden-arakawa/
Former Tokyo tram driver Mr. Takashi Sennen also appeared at the venue, the Arakawa Depot. Now 98 years old, Mr. Takashi joined the Transportation Bureau in 1946 and served for many years as a conductor and driver. "The 7000 series was a vehicle with good acceleration, making it easy to run in the city center," he said, posing nostalgically for a commemorative photo.
"PROJECT TOEI" website:
http://project-toei.jp/projects/012/
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