JR Yamanote Line “Takawana Gateway” opened for the first time in about half a century New station March 14 5:48
Takanawa Gateway, the new station on the JR Yamanote Line for the first time in about half a century, opened on the 14th, attracting many railway fans before dawn.
Takanawa Gateway Station was constructed between Shinagawa Station and Tamachi Station as the 30th station on the Yamanote Line, and the station building has an open structure with a glass-walled wall that runs from the platform to the ceiling.
About 350 people including railway fans lined up before dawn on the 14th, and when the shutter of the station was opened at 4:15 am, visitors came to the gate in turn, clapping and taking videos and photos. I went inside.
Then, at 4:35 am, when the first train inside the Yamanote Line came in, loud cheers and applause came out of the station platform. After that, the passengers boarded the train one after another, and the station manager of Takanawa Gateway signaled the departure, and the train left for Tokyo on time.
A man in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, who lined up at the top, said, "I have been waiting since 7 o'clock yesterday. I bought a commemorative ticket for the first day, took the first train, and then opened the entire Joban Line today. I will go to Futaba station. "
At Takanawa Gateway Station, an unmanned convenience store will be permanently installed on the premises for the first time as a station of JR East, and an autonomous mobile robot that will provide security and guide customers will operate.
However, for the time being, it is expected that the operation will start from late this month due to anticipated congestion.