Misuko Light Rail

The Misuko Light Rail or simply known as MLR is a light rail network system in Anashi. The light rail system is considered the largest tram system in Asia with a length of just over 100km's. There are a total of 16 lines which serve all of Anashi. The system is also the only surviving major tram/light rail network in Kaisan.

To improve tram speeds on congested Anashi streets, most lines are exclusively for light rail only and eliminating road traffic.

Network
The MLR's line numbering system involves a letter based on the major terminus or interchange and a number. The number 4 is skipped and never used due to being considered an unlucky number in Chinese.

Upgrades
The light rail network has grown in size as a result of a number of extensions. The accessibility of the network has also been improved, with 250 platform stops built as of June 2011.

In 2009, the A1/2 Line was extended towards Chikotsu River using the closed freight railway line. It is now one of the busiest light rail line in the network.

In April 2010, an idea implemented was the 'Part-time tram lane' - where trams have right of way on tram tracks which are shared with cars often during peak hours. Several ideas such as raised curb dividers have also been in use to physically prevent cars from straying onto tram tracks.

A7 construction
The A7 Line will be the first fully underground light rail line for the system. The line will cut travelling times for crossing Shine Harbour by 20 minutes. All of the stations will be newly built and including an underground expansion of The Bend to interchange with other lines.

Other extension proposals
Several transport corridors have significant potential to allow for the growth of the network beyond its current route structure.

The priority corridors for further investigation are:
 * Zhang Avenue
 * Shuang Road

Fleet
MLR uses a mix of Jiantou Sangyang Hei-Wang, Sangyang-Do and Siemens Combino light rail vehicles running on different lines.

Sangyang Hei-Wang
Sangyang Hei-Wang light rail vehicles were introduced to Anashi in 2000 to begin the phasing out of the original Gaiji Trams. The Sangyang Hei-Wang's are often called Yellow or Green Trams by their distinctive colours on the livery.
 * 213 built, made in Okatabawashi

Sangyang-Do
Sangyang-Do light rail vehicles were introduced to Anashi along with the Hei-Wang's in 2000. These vehicles run especially on the A3 and A6 Lines. They have a distinctive red and blue colour on the liveries.
 * 82 built, made in Okatabawashi

Combino
The Combino light rail vehicles were introduced in 2004 as the network's latest addition to the fleet.
 * 62 built, made in Germany
 * 5 being built, made in Germany

The Combino is a two-section and four-section articulated vehicle. Currently 62 vehicles are in service and 5 being built.

Major interchanges
The Bend

The Bend is located in Anashi Island which has made it the system's busiest interchange and serves as the terminus for A1-6, C2-3 Lines and Z1-2 Lines while also serving as a through station for the C1 and future A7 Line.

Tanaki Interchange

Tanaki Interchange serves as the terminus for the B1-2 and C1 Lines as well as a through station for the B3-6 and Z1 Lines.

Depots
Daiwa Depot

The first depot ever built was Daiwa. Located off Daiwa Road, it houses the light rail cars operating on the A Lines and Z2 Line. It is also located near The Bend West Station.

Tanaki Depot

Built in January 2010, the new depot replaced Okami Depot to house the B Lines and C1 Line.

Kaigan Depot

Kaigan was built as a secondary depot for the B Lines, it is built next to the MLR Headquarters.

Fares
All light rail fares are unlimited and only divided by two different zones.