JR West New long-distance train departs 4 months late due to Corona influence September 12, 10:52
The first train of "West Express Ginga", a new long-distance train of JR West that connects Kansai and the Chugoku region, whose operation was postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, departed from Kyoto Station on the night of the 11th.
"West Express Ginga" is a long-distance train introduced by JR West so that families and young people can enjoy traveling by train at a more affordable price. It was postponed at.
At Kyoto Station, which departs on the night of the 11th, a departure ceremony was held about four months later, and when a dark dark blue train expressing the sea and sky of western Japan entered the platform, passengers and railroad fans gathered all at once. I was taking a picture.
The "Galaxy" operates as a night train that connects Kyoto Station and Osaka Station with Izumo City Station in Shimane Prefecture until November, and from December to March next year, it is a daytime limited express train that connects Osaka Station and Shimoseki Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is supposed to operate as.
A 6th grade boy who got on board with his mother from Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, said, "I'm looking forward to seeing the scenery."
Masahiro Mizuta, Deputy General Manager of the JR West Sales Headquarters, said, "It's a difficult time in Corona, but I want to bring energy to the area through the operation of the galaxy."
The galaxy is scheduled to arrive at Izumo City Station, the final stop, at 9:31 am on the 12th.