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Japan Railway Journal · S2E17 — The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway
Season 2 episodes
1. Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise TrainJan 15, 2016
2. Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast AsiaFeb 11, 2016
3. Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught UsMar 11, 2016
4. Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of TomorrowApr 7, 2016
5. Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling CompanionApr 15, 2016
6. Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to RealityMay 13, 2016
7. The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a RailwayMay 19, 2016
8. New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and ComfortabilityJun 10, 2016
9. The Future of Rail Freight TransportJun 17, 2016
10. Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in JapanJul 15, 2016
11. Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban TransitJul 22, 2016
12. Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail OperationAug 5, 2016
13. World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen OperationsSep 16, 2016
14. Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto EarthquakesOct 7, 2016
15. Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco StrategyOct 14, 2016
16. Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for SurvivalNov 11, 2016
17. The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic RailwayDec 9, 2016Synopsis
In 2016, the Sagano Scenic Railway of Kyoto celebrated its 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, it has offered passengers a journey through a stunning river gorge aboard tourist trains. Founded with a mere nine employees who initially dared to hope for a three-year lifespan, the railway now welcomes over 1.2 million visitors each year, solidifying its place as a beloved Kyoto landmark. This is the story of how collaborative teamwork fueled such success, the pioneering business strategie
