Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Tokyo Greenlights Tokyo BRT Extension to Tokyo Station, Service Aimed for Autumn 2026

The decision accompanies a draft overhaul of the waterfront transit plan that is open for public comment through January 21.

Overview

  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has formally decided to extend the Tokyo BRT toward the Tokyo Station area.
  • Provisional stops are identified at Tokyo Station, Ginza, and Tsukiji, with names and exact locations subject to change.
  • Operations are planned to start around autumn 2026, with the specific launch date and timetable to be announced later.
  • Next steps include building the new stops and submitting required applications for operating approvals.
  • A draft revised Tokyo Waterfront Area Regional Public Transport Plan is now published for comment from December 23 to January 21, with the final plan slated for release at the end of FY2025 as part of the 2050 Tokyo Strategy.