Old-design train makes final journey

Old-design train makes final journey

West Japan Railway Co.'s limited express train leaves Fukuchiyama Station in Kyoto Prefecture for its final regular run on Oct. 30, 2015. It is one of the three remaining trains painted in cream color with a horizontal red line, a design that has been used since before the 1987 privatization of Japanese National Railways. The trains ended their regular operations that day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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