The line was electrified in 2003 and a new type of vehicle was also introduced by using the reserve fund of local governments as well as anonymous contributions and all expenses were paid by the locals.
2003年に鉄道の電化されたが、これは匿名の寄付に加え、地元自治体の積立した資金を利用し、新型車両の導入も合わせて全額地元負担で実現した。