Tokyo's Yamanote loop line train marks 100 years of operations

JR East on Saturday marked exactly 100 years of operation of the iconic Yamanote loop line train that encircles central Tokyo.Connecting with private railways entering from the outer suburbs, bustling commercial districts formed around hubs such as Shinjuku and Shibuya stations, and laid the foundations for the capital's development.Redevelopment continues along the line today and its status as the main artery of Tokyo, carrying huge numbers of people daily, remains unchanged.JR East held a commemorative event using a train enveloped in a past train design that departed from Ikebukuro Stati…READ FULL ARTICLE