Key Facts
• On July 7, a Kagoshima City tram made an emergency stop near Kagoshima Station.
• Incident occurred before 10:00 AM due to rear wheels entering a different track.
• Two people onboard (one passenger, one driver) were unharmed.
• Operations between Kagoshima Station and Asahidori were suspended until after 2:00 PM.
• Similar incidents occurred in May (sparks and smoke) and April (derailment).
• Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau is investigating the cause.
Summary
A Kagoshima City tram encountered a vehicle issue on July 7, causing an emergency stop near Kagoshima Station. The driver noticed the rear wheels entering a different track, prompting the halt. Two individuals onboard were unharmed. Operations between Kagoshima Station and Asahidori were suspended but resumed after 2:00 PM. This follows previous incidents in May and April involving sparks, smoke, and derailment. The Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau is currently investigating the cause of the latest issue.
