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I always wonder how it would be like being an operator of these advanced trains in Japan. It does not feel too difficult looking at how the operator does it. But of course there are lots of knowledge going into operating one of these trains. Especially when you want to stop the extra long train at exactly the position at the station. It is not like you have a lot of room for error….
One of the many great things about visiting Tokyo is it’s transportation system. The city is very well connected by trains and highways.
Study this train route diagram. On top, there are the two big numbers indicating the direction of travel and the corresponding platform number. In the middle is an alphabet indicate the train line (each train line got a different alphabet). And in the diagram below shows numbered train stations (the circled number below the route) and the number of minutes from the current station to the other stations (number within the route). The name of the current station is highlighted in red (station E03). The two arrows below the current station tells you the direction in relation to all the stations (the font and the font weight is proportional to the direction number at the top of the diagram). And if you look at the lower right hand site, you will see that E17 takes 27 minutes if you use platform 2, and would take longer than 29 minutes if you take platform 1. Also a lot of stations are connected to other train lines as illustrated by the different color circles on top of each station number. With all this information, you can tell your friends exactly where you are, traveling in which direction and the approximate time of arrival without ambiguity. I love graphic communication in Asia.
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I have been following news about the realsize 1:1 Gundam since it was mentioned in April. At the time we didn’t know we were going to visit Tokyo so I didn’t have a lot of expectation of taking pictures of it. The last time when they had Gundam Crisis in Fujiku Highland Park in 2007, I miss seeing it when we were in Tokyo. This year, we just happened to have a trip to Tokyo when Gundam at Odaiba is being exhibited. Actually the official opening is not until July and we were there in June. It was a nice surprise that I got to see a fully standing Gundam and I really appreciate the results of excellent project management in Japan :)
If you are interested in reading about Gundam Crisis, please see Danny Choo’s coverage.
To get to Odaiba, we took the Yurikamome train from Shimbashi station.
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Ah,Tokyo is a place I love to visit. Recently I had the opportunity to visit Tokyo for the 3rd time and it was a blast. Every time I go to Tokyo, I discover new things about Tokyo. It is a vibrant city that changes very fast and it is fascinating to be surrounded by the energy and neatness of the unique culture, people, food and architecture.
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