Japan Railway Journal - Season 6 Episode 6 Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways
Across Japan there are 95 local railways, many of which are now struggling to survive. The aging population, a declining birth rate, an increase in motorists and the poor financial situation of local governments has made things difficult for the railway industry. In addition, the impact of the coronavirus is taking its toll. Now, local railways are reexamining the significance of their role in local communities, and how best to work with these communities and local governments to ensure their survival. Join us as we take a look at case studies from previous episodes, and talk to a researcher from a major think tank that has been researching ways to improve local railways nationwide.
First Air Date: Mar 09, 2015
Last Air date: Oct 24, 2024
Season: 10 Season
Episode: 153 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 21.312
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : train, railroad, train travel, train station, railway history, railway, bullet trains, japanese train
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Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper Trains
Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for Everyone
A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access Lines
Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with Comfort
Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo
Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways
The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains
Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR East
Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering From the Pandemic
Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic
JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul
Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka Eiji
JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post Pandemic
Tenryu Hamanako Railroad: Working with the Community to Revitalize the Railway
Reviewing the New Trains of 2020