Astram Line

Plans to build a new transit system linking the city centre of Hiroshima with the suburban area to the northwest were first proposed in July 1977. The third-sector railway company Hiroshima Rapid Transit was founded in 1987, funded primarily by the city of Hiroshima. The line opened for revenue service on August 20, 1994. ==Stations==

• 7000 series 6-car EMUs (24 sets; 2020–present) , services on the line were operated using a fleet of 23 six-car 6000 series trainsets (sets 01 to 23) and three six-car 7000 series (sets 31 to 33). The entire fleet of 24 1000 and 6000-series sets was replaced with a new fleet of six-car trains delivered in two batches. The first of 24 new 7000 series sets was delivered in October 2019 and entered service in March 2020. 7000 series The 7000 series trainsets (31 to 54) are formed as follows, with all cars motored. Priority seating was provided in each car, and wheelchair spaces were provided in the end cars. 1000 series The 1000 series trainset (24) was formed as follows, with four of the six cars motored. Priority seating was provided in each car, and wheelchair spaces were provided in the end cars. ==See also==