Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
- Japanese authorities propose a trackless tram system made by China's CRRC to transport climbers at Mount Fuji to reduce overcrowding and carbon footprint, according to a knowledgeable source.
- Yamanashi Prefecture plans to announce the tram soon, intending to use locally produced hydrogen for power, as reported by the same source.
- The new transit system could cut project costs by 40%, down from an estimated 140 billion yen, with Mount Fuji hosting 204,316 climbers this summer.
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