Japan Rail (JR) Hokkaido announced today it is postposing test operation of its dual-mode vehicle, which can be described as either a bus that also runs on rails or a train that also runs on paved roads. JR Hokkaido unveiled its dual-mode vehicle early last year.
The British have come up with their own dual-mode vehicle, dubbed "Bladerunner".
In both countries, the vehicles are touted as a way to bring more riders to smaller branch lines.
—Mellow Monk
