Thousands cheer as 'blue trains' start last runs at JR stations

Thousands cheer as 'blue trains' start last runs at JR stations

TOKYO, Japan - Train enthusiasts crowd onto a platform at JR Tokyo Station on March 13 before the Fuji-Hayabusa ''blue train'' departs for its last overnight run to the Kyushu region. The express train will be retired from service the next day after more than half a century. (Kyodo)

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