The original rolling stock, which began operation 44 years ago when the Kyoto Municipal Subway opened, will be retired on September 8, 2025. At Takeda Station (Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City), the starting station for its final run, on the Karasuma Line, local residents and railway enthusiasts watched on as it completed its final journey.
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