Kyoto city tram's "oldest carriage" has been repaired, restoring it to its original appearance at the time of its retirement. it will be put on display in kyoto's sakyo ward, making it a "holy land of trains."｜overview｜The Kyoto Shimbun(Kyoto News)

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Kyoto City Tram's "oldest carriage" has been repaired, restoring it to its original appearance at the time of its retirement. It will be put on display in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, making it a "holy land of trains."

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Repairs have been completed for the Kyoto Electric Railway (Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau No. 2) train, which is preserved within the grounds of Heian Shrine in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, and a commemorative ceremony was held at the shrine on March 6, 2026.

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