We’ve seen plenty of modern technology emerge and Japan is never a place to be left behind. In fact, they became well-known as pioneers when it comes to the newest technologies, though they have more competition now than ever. Nevertheless, they’ve developed an awesome transportation system featured in the clip below. At first glance, you may think this train is traveling upside down. Give your brain a second to unscramble itself though! This sky train is connected to the track from above, not below like many train models. It’s a suspended sky train that runs through Ofuna Station and Shonan-Enoshima Station in Kanagawa, Japan. The clip shows how it glides effortlessly above the city, steering clear from the traffic below. This suspended monorail has even earned the nickname “the roller coaster train.” You get another view of it coming in from the right and it really does resemble a rollercoaster you’d ride in a theme park. It’s quite the experience for passengers as they fly through the air to get to their destinations. On the platform, you see the train tracks above your head. The train stops and aligns its indoor floor with the platform for travelers to safely board. You can’t just enjoy the full experience from the ground or platform. You have to keep watching to enjoy the view from inside. The train seems to travel at about the height of a third story. Anyone who is afraid of heights may feel uneasy on this train but for those who don’t mind heights, this sky train is one of a kind. You get a fun, aerial view of the city below. You see bikers, pedestrians, and vehicles, all of which flow easily without having to wait for the train to pass. There are several curves on the path and since this is a suspended train, those curves are super smooth. Whether you use this sky train for work or pleasure, you get a gorgeous view of the city below. Its max operating speed is 46.6 miles per hour. A view from the inside shows how shaky it gets at times too! Overall, this video provides you with a first-hand look at what it’s like to ride the fastest sky train in Japan.
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