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Japan Railway Journal S6E6 — Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways

Japan Railway Journal•Season 6•Episode 6

Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways

Jun 4, 202028 min

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

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Nathan Berry

Nathan Berry

Self - Presenter

Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi

Self - Professor, Kogakuin University

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Episode Summary

"Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways" is episode 6 of Japan Railway Journal season 6. It aired on June 4, 2020.

Next: E7 · The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains Best of Season 6