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Japan Railway Journal S6E11 — JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul

Japan Railway Journal•Season 6•Episode 11

JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul

Oct 16, 202028 min

In March 2020, JR Freight opened a large-scale distribution center, "Tokyo Rail Gate West." This center was set up as an all-in-one facility to store and transport goods easily and efficiently in response to a nationwide shortage of long-haul truck drivers. Compared to road freight,

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Episode Summary

"JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul" is episode 11 of Japan Railway Journal season 6. It aired on October 16, 2020.

Next: E12 · Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka Eiji Best of Season 6