61 years of the monorail

Last year, 2024, was the 60th anniversary of the Tokyo Monorail Haneda line. Making today, the 61st anniversary. The Tokyo Monorail opened on September 17th 1964. Each year Tokyo Monorail Company Limited commemorate the history of the transportation infrastructure connecting Haneda Airport and the city center. The Tokyo monorail Haneda line provides great airport access.

One of the appeals of monorail infrastructure, particularly in a built up metropolis like Tokyo, is that it runs on an elevated line, without intersecting with road / ground traffic. This in turns aids with its punctuality, but I think most of us can agree that Japan's public transport of all forms is pretty punctual even when it does intersect with road and pedestrian traffic! Another benefit of the monorail is its quiet movement and low noise. Moreover, it is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport.

If you would like to commemorate this day, how about taking a ride on the Tokyo Monorail. Enjoy the scenery of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay and visit sightseeing spots along the line. You may even come across some commemorative tickets and limited edition monorail goods. Check out the hashtag #モノレール開業記念日 on social media to see how others are marking the anniversary.