Linimo

Linimo is a railway line in Aichi Prefecture based on magnetic levitation technology, connecting nine stations over a route of nearly 9 kilometers. The trains float a few millimeters above the tracks and move through low-rise suburbs and parks, with the route running on elevated concrete viaducts.

The railway line opened in March 2005 to bring visitors to the World Expo in the prefecture. After the exhibition ended, the connection remained as a local transit route for surrounding residential areas.

The name combines Linear Motor and Mobility into a technical concept seen locally as a symbol of progress. Passengers experience an almost silent glide over the tracks during the journey, a motion without direct ground contact that makes everyday travel feel technically unusual.

The route is reachable from Fujigaoka, where transfer options to the subway exist. Travelers should note that the carriages are compact and can become fuller during peak commuting times.

The trains run without a human driver, controlled by automated systems that independently regulate speed and stops. This railway line is considered the first urban maglev in Japan with commercial operation in local transit.