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Japan Railway Journal · S1E3 — Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!
Season 1 episodes
1. The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great EarthquakeMar 9, 2015
2. The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic EffectsApr 10, 2015
3. Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!May 15, 2015
4. Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World Leading TechnologyJun 12, 2015
5. Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global TechnologyJul 11, 2015
6. Japan's Subway Technology in High Density OperationAug 14, 2015
7. The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam LocomotivesOct 9, 2015
8. Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and ChallengesNov 13, 2015
9. Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of TokyoDec 4, 2015Synopsis
Many railways in the third sector are the legacy of national lines, often operating in rural regions and sustaining losses. Recently, the Isumi Railway embarked on a new path to address this challenge. In 2009, they initiated a search for a president open to public input. Their selection of a former operations manager from an international airline – and a passionate rail enthusiast – proved pivotal. Explore how his distinctive viewpoint and unorthodox strategies ignited a revival within the Isum

