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[Transformer] Riding in a Future “Dual-Mode Vehicle” that Runs on Rail and Road.
Today I rode the world's first DMV to travel by rail and road! Meet the savior of local routes! We start at Tokushima Station! To get on the DMV, you need to take the train from Tokushima Station to Awa Kainan A one-way trip to Awa-Kainan takes about 2.5 hours We take a one-man train to get there. The train stops at every station, so you need a lot of time to get there As you go to Awa Kainan, the number of people is decreasing rapidly We've arrived at the last stop, Awa-Kainan Station. From here onward, we'll be transferring to the DMV. Stations are set up very close to each other "The town where the world's firsts run." DMV stands for "Dual Mode Vehicle", which directly translates to a vehicle with two forms Equipped with rubber tires and railroad wheels for track travel, it changes modes on the track and on the road The timetable shows that they come approximately every hour Whoa! I see a blue ride in the distance! Looks like a blue DMV is running today! Looks like a bus, but it's running on tracks It's a very strange sight When it runs on the road, it retracts its steel wheels and transforms into bus mode Rides on buses and trains without transfers Mode changes can be seen at Abakainan and Koura stations It's a transformation from train to bus in about 15 seconds DMV vehicles were developed by converting a microbus The DMV is the world's first vehicle that is less expensive and more convenient than conventional railcars.
DMV runs from Awa-Kainan in Tokushima Prefecture to eastern Kochi Prefecture. But the service to Kochi Prefecture is limited to one round trip per day on weekends and holidays only Basically it runs from Awa Kainan station to Shishikui Onsen So far, the railroad has been a 3 station, 8.5 km local line with large annual deficits After the introduction of DMV, the line will have 4 stations and 10 km, and is expected to revitalize the local area Buses have now entered the railroad from the road Wheels out of containment, switching to rail DMV drivers are certified to operate both rail cars and buses So only a limited number of people can drive a DMV.
Once the wheels are out, the conductor will get off and do the checking Every time we go out and check. It's hard work. Departure. Looks like the bus has legs. In no time at all, it's transformed into a railroad. Here's a look at what happened after the DMV went The road has turned into a railroad in the middle of the road That's the road for the DMV. When in rail mode, it runs on conventional routes, while in bus mode, it tours tourist attractions and commercial facilities Advance reservations are required to board the bus, but if seats are available, passengers can board without reservations This time we were able to board without a reservation We spot the DMV waiting for a signal in the distance. There are three DMVs and the blue color is a motif of the waves of the Pacific Ocean The green color represents Tokushima's famous vinegared fruit, and the red color represents the sun and passion The colors are flashy and easy to recognize from a distance Now let's get on board! Priority in boarding order is given to those with reservations! There is only one door for boarding and exiting the train, and it has been modified to be lower than previous railcars.
There are 18 seats for passengers, with a maximum seating capacity of 21 including standing room. DMV was created in 2021 Still attracting a lot of tourist attention The mode change from bus to rail begins while on the DMV Drumming background music is played in the train during the mode change Very cheerful and interesting music When the wheels go up, you feel like you're floating in your seat It's also essential to check that the wheels have gone forward and backward With so many people watching, the DMV is finally ready to go! The economic impact of the DMV is expected to be 200 million yen.
Well then, off you go! It's the same shaking as when you're on a train! The view that can only be seen from the train line is very beautiful! With the DMV in place, the previously running railroad has been retired Retired railcars are on display on the old platform Running speed is about 60 km/h. Not very fast. We have arrived at Koupou station From here on, we need to switch to bus mode Jolly BGM revisited This song was created by local high school students Cut to the bus When transformed into a bus, the unique vibration of the bus is eliminated, and the vertical oscillation is eliminated Switching from train to bus is very smooth The train mode is over and now we're going to take the bus to the end of the line, Shishikui Onsen The area around the DMV line has a mild climate and is surrounded by the sea, rivers, and mountains, and is very rich in nature.
You can enjoy various activities such as cycling, camping, swimming, etc. We are almost at the last stop, Shishikui Hot Springs! It only takes about 30 minutes one way to get to Shishikui Hot Springs! The vehicle was developed based on a microbus sold by Toyota It also runs on roadways, so license plates are installed The wheels are stowed so that they weave into the body of the vehicle while it is in bus mode The last flight is at 17:47. It's pretty early. We could continue to take the bus home, but since we're here, we'd like to see it off and go sightseeing! The next bus will be here in an hour. The last stop, Shishikui Onsen Station, has a hotel, hot springs, stores, and other commercial facilities Stores are open from 9:00~18:00 A huge DMV diorama is on display inside the facility The diorama continues to run along with retired diesel vehicles DMVs on display, souvenirs and goods available at the Shishikui Onsen store! Upstairs, there is a corner where you can experience the diorama You can freely move the speed of the diorama of the DMV that was just running! This looks like something a child would really enjoy! Here we are at the goods section DMV merchandise is also available in Toyocho Goods on sale include water bottles, T-shirts, and pouches! And raffle drawings…
Food was sold like curry, cookies, etc. This time we will buy an assortment set with 3 kinds of cookies Each color seems to have a different candy in it And I also bought curry And don't forget Time to try my luck. I'm going for first place. This time, we'll examine the lots carefully and decide on the winner. 0:14:33.774,0:14:40.267 That's the first prize. Aaaaah!!! ! This is the fourth prize… Fourth prize gets the smallest stuffed animal Here are the purchases Curry came in two varieties: sweet and spicy! An assortment of snacks is being opened Inside were DMV shaped cookies, almond slice cookies and rusks! This is just the right amount for a 3:00 snack! It tastes so good too! In addition to the store, the adjacent Shishikui hot springs facility has a hotel and restaurant Please enjoy the hot springs when you ride the DMV! The DVM arrived just as the sun was setting Last flight of the day.
All over Japan today, we are facing declining birthrates and aging and shrinking populations DMV is low-cost compared to existing railroads, so if this introduction is successful, it will likely spread throughout Japan Please come and experience the world's first ride! Thank you for watching to the end! Please give us a high rating and subscribe to our channel!.
