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[Due to Aging Infrastructure…37-Year History Comes to an End] The "Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko" Train Will Make Its "Last Run" on October 10th. A Popular Sightseeing Train in Hokkaido Where Passengers Can View Rare Wild Animals Such as Red-Crowned Cranes From the Train Windows.
JR Hokkaido's sightseeing train, the "Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko," will make its final run on October 10, 2026, with farewell ceremonies and commemorative events held at stations along the route over two days. Named after its slow-moving "torokko" (trolley) train, the "Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko" began operation in 1989, coinciding with the designation of Kushiro Marshland as a national park in 1987. It has gained popularity as a sightseeing train…
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JR Hokkaido's sightseeing train, the "Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko," will make its final run on October 10, 2026, with farewell ceremonies and commemorative events held at stations along the route over two days. Named after its slow-moving "torokko" (trolley) train, the "Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko" began operation in 1989, coinciding with the designation of Kushiro Marshland as a national park in 1987. It has gained popularity as a sightseeing train…