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Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in practice.
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"Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways" is episode 14 of Japan Railway Journal season 11. It aired on November 27, 2025.