1902年
東京電気鉄道が、新橋 品川間で東京初の路面電車の運行を開始。
Tokyo Electric Railway inaugurated the city's first electric tram service between Shinbashi and Shinagawa, marking a milestone in urban transit.
On August 22, 1902, the Tokyo Electric Railway began operation of Tokyo's first streetcar line connecting Shinbashi and Shinagawa. This service introduced electric traction to Japan's capital, replacing horse-drawn carriages. The new tramway improved mobility for commuters and supported Tokyo's rapid urban expansion. Its success laid the groundwork for the modern Tokyo tram network and influenced urban transit development across Japan. The line demonstrated the potential of electric public transportation to transform city life.
1902年
東京電気鉄道
新橋
品川
路面電車