[October 2020 Update]
It appears that a work seemingly based on the thumbnail of this video (around 0:32) has won a special prize at the "Metro Children's Painting Exhibition." As the filmmaker, there is no greater joy than this. Thank you for using it. Also, congratulations on winning the prize!
https://www.metrocf.or.jp/culture/202...
The subject matter is neither the smiles of children riding the subway nor the working figures of train drivers. It depicts a bleak morning scene: the back of a stationmaster sounding the special handling buzzer and the crowd pouring into the train. It's a wonderful work that portrays a "subtlety" that sets it apart from other works!
Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line, just before the spread of COVID-19 (February 2020).
This video introduces "special handling" procedures to ensure safe and accurate operation during the morning rush hour.
*Filmed from a position that does not obstruct the movement of staff or passengers.
*According to information received in the comments section, Tokyo Metro officially refers to "○" in the video as the "door closing signal" and "●" as the "door closing confirmation signal."
[Special Handling]
During the morning rush hour (8:01-9:18), the driver does not play the boarding/alighting encouragement melody; the doors close when the buzzer finishes sounding.
Chiyoda Line Kita-Senju Station: 【これぞ東京!】千代田線北千住駅~朝ラッシュ特殊取扱のすべて~【東京メトロ】
Marunouchi Line Ikebukuro Station: 【これぞ東京!】丸ノ内線池袋駅~ 朝ラッシュ特殊取扱のすべて~【東京メトロ】
Ginza Line Shibuya Station: 【これぞ東京!】銀座線渋谷駅~ 朝ラッシュ特殊取扱~【東京メトロ】
[October 2020 Update]
It appears that a work seemingly based on the thumbnail of this video (around 0:32) has won a special prize at the "Metro Children's Painting Exhibition." As the filmmaker, there is no greater joy than this. Thank you for using it. Also, congratulations on winning the prize!
https://www.metrocf.or.jp/culture/202...
The subject matter is neither the smiles of children riding the subway nor the working figures of train drivers. It depicts a bleak morning scene: the back of a stationmaster sounding the special handling buzzer and the crowd pouring into the train. It's a wonderful work that portrays a "subtlety" that sets it apart from other works!
Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line, just before the spread of COVID-19 (February 2020).
This video introduces "special handling" procedures to ensure safe and accurate operation during the morning rush hour.
*Filmed from a position that does not obstruct the movement of staff or passengers.
*According to information received in the comments section, Tokyo Metro officially refers to "○" in the video as the "door closing signal" and "●" as the "door closing confirmation signal."
[Special Handling]
During the morning rush hour (8:01-9:18), the driver does not play the boarding/alighting encouragement melody; the doors close when the buzzer finishes sounding.
Chiyoda Line Kita-Senju Station: 【これぞ東京!】千代田線北千住駅~朝ラッシュ特殊取扱のすべて~【東京メトロ】
Marunouchi Line Ikebukuro Station: 【これぞ東京!】丸ノ内線池袋駅~ 朝ラッシュ特殊取扱のすべて~【東京メトロ】
Ginza Line Shibuya Station: 【これぞ東京!】銀座線渋谷駅~ 朝ラッシュ特殊取扱~【東京メトロ】