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Japan Railway Journal S6E5 — Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo

Japan Railway Journal•Season 6•Episode 5

Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo

Apr 30, 202028 min

For the first time in almost half a century, a new station was added to the JR Yamanote Line. Takanawa Gateway Station is located between Shinagawa and Tamachi Stations. This new station is part of a redevelopment project that includes plans to build hotels, offices

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Nathan Berry

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Self - Presenter

Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi

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Episode Summary

"Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo" is episode 5 of Japan Railway Journal season 6. It aired on April 30, 2020.

Next: E6 · Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways Best of Season 6