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Tokyo Monorail

Tokyo Monorail
Tokyo Monorail Logo.svg
Mono-shibaura.jpg
Overview
Locale Tokyo
Transit type Straddle-beam monorail
Number of lines 1
Number of stations 11
Daily ridership 311,856 (FY2010, weekdays)
Website http://www.tokyo-monorail.co.jp/english/
Operation
Began operation 17 September 1964
Operator(s) Tokyo Monorail Co., Ltd.
Headway 3 min 20 sec. (peak), 4 min (off peak)
Technical
System length 17.8 km (11.1 mi)
Average speed 45 km/h (28 mph)
Top speed 80 km/h (50 mph)