The Chuo Line Rapid Train Never Stops at Suidobashi Station, Where 50,000 People Swarm! The Truth Behind the "Desperate Barrier" of 100 Years

Suidobashi Station, the closest station to Tokyo Dome, sees over 50,000 people flocking during events. However, the orange Chuo Line Rapid trains that run right in front of it never stop there, neither on weekdays nor weekends. This video thoroughly explains why a rapid train platform cannot be built at Suidobashi Station, revealing the desperate geographical conditions that have persisted for 100 years and the little-known history of the line.

From the history of quadrupling the tracks, which began with the "separation of freight and passenger" in the Meiji era, to the limitations of the terrain completely surrounded on three sides by the Kanda River, cliffs, and outer moat, and the crucial structural difference between "track-specific quadruple tracks" and "direction-specific quadruple tracks (cross-platform transfer at Ochanomizu Station)," this video clearly explains essential knowledge for railway fans. It also explores the differences from other companies' event-specific temporary stops (such as Escon Field and Suzuka Circuit) and the realities of JR East's struggles with a tight schedule.


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