Kobe City: Rokko Liner “Tanabata Train” will operate

Press Release (June 20, 2023)
Transportation Policy Division, Urban Bureau

Kobe New Transit Co. will operate the “Tanabata Train” on the Rokko Liner as an annual event sponsored by the Rokko Island CITY Community Association.
Second graders of three elementary schools in Rokko Island (Koyo Elementary School, Rokko Island Elementary School and Takaba Rokko Island Elementary School) will write their wishes on tanzaku strips, which will be decorated on the windows of the Rokko Liner, and the head marks of “Orihime” and “Hikoboshi” will be displayed on the first train.

Name:

“Tanabata Train”

Train

Configuration

: One each of “Orime” and “Hikoboshi” Train

Locations:

All Kobe New Transit Rokko Island Line (Rokko Liner)

Operation Period

: From Wednesday, June 28, 2023 to Sunday, July 9, 2023

Other:

The

operation dates of “Orime” and “Hikoboshi” will be announced on the website of Kobe New Transit. For inquiries, please contact

Contact:

Tano, Community Relations Section, General Affairs Department, Kobe New Transit Co.
TEL: (078)302-2505
FAX: (078)302-4504