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Japan Railway Journal S3E9 — The Unsung Hero of Japanese Railways: Series Kiha 40 Diesel Trains

Japan Railway Journal•Season 3•Episode 9

The Unsung Hero of Japanese Railways: Series Kiha 40 Diesel Trains

Jun 16, 201728 min

Series Kiha 40 diesel trains were mass-produced in the late 1970's, and were highly valued on non-electrified lines. These workhorses are made from durable mild steel, and even after the privatization of Japan National Railways and 40 years in service, trains are still operating all

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Russell Totten

Russell Totten

Self - Presenter

Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi

Self - Professor, Kogakuin University

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Episode Summary

"The Unsung Hero of Japanese Railways: Series Kiha 40 Diesel Trains" is episode 9 of Japan Railway Journal season 3. It aired on June 16, 2017.

Next: E10 · Airport Express Lines: How Competition Is Improving the Ride Into the City Best of Season 3