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Japan Railway Journal S7E6 — Shinano Railway: Investing in New Trains

Japan Railway Journal•Season 7•Episode 6

Shinano Railway: Investing in New Trains

Sep 16, 202128 min

In Nagano Prefecture, third-sector Shinano Railway came up with a unique strategy to replace their old trains. Investing half of received funds, they gave the remaining half back to their supporters, offering rides on their tourist train, etc. By May 2021, the company reached its

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Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi

Self - Professor, Kogakuin University

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Episode Summary

"Shinano Railway: Investing in New Trains" is episode 6 of Japan Railway Journal season 7. It aired on September 16, 2021.

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