Atomic Bombed Trams that supported the reconstruction of Hiroshima Part 1 “Car No. 651”
On August 6, 1945, a single atomic bomb destroyed the entire city of Hiroshima. On that day alone, more than 53,000 people were killed. By the end of the year, it counted up to around 140,000.
The tramway, which is still one of the symbolic scenes of the city of Hiroshima, was also devastated. However, just three days after the bombing, some sections of the road were restored, and trams were back in operation. Many of the A-bombed trams were later repaired as well, to serve as a chief means of transportation.
The trams that were restored despite being exposed to the bombing were eventually called “A-Bombed trams” and has supported the city of Hiroshima as it began to move forward. Three A-bombed trams are still running in this city. In this article, I would like to introduce one of them, car No. 651.