Hiroshima Metro (Astram Line)

Hiroshima New Transit Line 1, also known as Astrum Line, is a rubber-lined transit system operated by Hiroshima Rapid Transit in Hiroshima. When the line originally opened in 1994, it had 21 stations, of which Omachi provided the line's only transfer with the JR West Line (Kabe Line). On March 14, 2015, Shin-Hakushima opened as an infill station between Hakushima and Jōhoku to provide a transfer point along the Sanyo Main Line. The Hiroshima Rapid Transit Line has played an important role in enhancing urban mobility, reducing traffic congestion, and contributing to the overall efficiency and connectivity of Hiroshima's transportation network.