On July 10, 2021, heavy rain caused
a disaster in Atami, Japan. Many
people were died or injured when a
discarded sediment washed out.
On August 14, heavy rain in
Hiroshima caused the JR Kabe line
and streetcars to stop, as did most
buses.
The Astram Line kept running despite
the bad weather.
The citizens of Hiroshima were
impressed by the resilience of the
Astram Line against torrential rains.
In cities, underpasses are often
flooded during heavy rains, which
disrupts bus service.
AGTs run on elevated tracks, so
they’re less affected by heavy rain.
AGT is becoming popular overseas because it can withstand heavy
rainfall.
It is already used in Bangkok, where flooding is common. AGT is helping to make these cities more sustainable.
It is not just a way to get around, but
also an important part of the future of urban transportation as a resilient infrastructure against natural disasters
such as heavy rains and floods.