Those that don’t know Tokyo’s Shibuya intersection, famous for its Scramble Crossing, symbol of the city’s daily urban congestion, may not understand the importance of a railway network that is fully powered by solar energy and other sources of renewable energy.
What we’re talking about are Tokyu Railway’s 7 train lines and tram service, which traverse Shibuya, where even vending machines and lighting are powered by green energy.
The technology used is among the most eco-friendly in the sector.
The other two are batteries and hydrogen energy.
Ranked 6th in the world for carbon emissions, the deputy director of the company in question specifies that this is only Japan’s first step towards being Carbon Neutral by 2050.
Renewable energy sources involved with train activities also include hydroelectric, geothermal, wind and solar power.
This month, Japan’s largest railway corporation, East Japan Railway, announced its intention to test its first hydrogen train, Hybari. The train is a 35 million dollar investment with a maximum speed of 100km/h and a 140km range.
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