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Japan Railway Journal · S11E6 — Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways
Season 11 episodes
1. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2024Jan 23, 2025
2. Major Railways Helping Local Communities GrowFeb 13, 2025
3. The Enduring Charm of Printed TimetablesMar 20, 2025
4. Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps UpApr 24, 2025
5. On Track for a Carbon-Free FutureMay 22, 2025
6. Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector RailwaysJun 26, 2025
7. 110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved StreetcarsJul 17, 2025
8. Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2025Jul 31, 2025
9. JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight StopsAug 28, 2025
10. Hiroshima Station Transformed: A Bustling New Gateway to the CitySep 18, 2025
11. Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on TrackSep 25, 2025
12. Five Years On: Redeveloping the Joban LineOct 23, 2025
13. JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra TrainsNov 13, 2025
14. Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local RailwaysNov 27, 2025
15. Enhancing Railways with AI: Highlights from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025Dec 18, 2025Synopsis
The Echigo Tokimeki Railway and the Hokuetsu Express, two independent railway companies operating in Niigata Prefecture, have faced considerable hardship since the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa. Their ongoing efforts to maintain viability are noteworthy.

