Ikaros Shuppan has released a mook, “Keihin Electric Express Railway: The Era of the Rapid Express”, B5 size, 132 pages, priced at 2,200 yen.
The “Rapid Express” was once Keikyu’s pride and joy. This book describes the exciting period up to 1999, when the name was officially integrated into “Kaisoku” (rapid express), with testimonies from the crews of that time and a vast amount of documents.
The background of the speed increase from 105 km/h to 120 km/h in 1995, and other information is provided, as well as the story of the pride of the “red train” that challenged the parallel JNR and JR head-on, and of the employees who supported the “red train.
In addition, former drivers and conductors talk about the unknown “habits” of each type of train, from Type 230 to Type 2000, as well as the reality of the driving experience. In addition, columns provide detailed explanations of not only railroad jargon, but also the unique “language” of Keikyu.
At the end of the book, data that is also valuable as a historical resource, such as completion charts and organization charts for each format, will be covered.
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