An Upside-Down Train Over Your Head? Indian Influencer’s Video Goes Viral

Last Updated:January 14, 2025, 10:08 IST

A video by travel influencer Aishwarya Karkera showcases the Chiba Urban Monorail in Japan, where the train cars hang from an overhead track

The 15.2-km monorail, operational since 1988, is the longest suspended system globally, offering a unique way to experience Japan. (News18 Hindi)

Social media provides a unique platform, connecting people from different countries and cultures, and enabling access to information that was previously unreachable. It has brought numerous incredible sights and wonders to audiences worldwide, some of which are beyond belief. We are going to show you one such interesting video today.

In the video, we see a girl standing on the road as a suspended train travels overhead. When she turns to look at it, her eyes widen in surprise. We usually see trains running on tracks laid on the ground, but in this video, you will see a train suspended from an overhead track.

Train Running Upside Down

This video was shared by a social media influencer named Aishwarya Karkera on her Instagram page. She stated that this scene is from Japan.

In the video, she is standing on the road, and a monorail approaches from behind her. The interesting thing is that this train is not running on a track below it; instead, the track is above it. The train moves forward very smoothly with people sitting inside. The passengers are not upside down; they are seated normally, but the train’s system is inverted.

How The Chiba Urban Monorail Works

The Chiba Urban Monorail is an upside-down monorail in Chiba, Japan. It hangs from a track overhead and, thus, gives the impression of being upside-down. It has a track length of 15.2 kilometres, and this monorail has two lines: a short line with four stations and a long line with 15 stations. It is the longest suspended monorail system in the world, providing a smooth, quiet ride and panoramic views since it began operation on March 28, 1988.

This monorail was introduced in 1977 in Japan to address the issues of traffic and noise pollution. It connects Chiba Minato to Kencho-Mae, and one of the greatest attractions of the Chiba monorail is that it passes by museums, a sports stadium, and a zoo while offering cheaper and easier access to the heart of the city.

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Japan