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Japan Railway Journal (2015 – ...)

2015 • 11 seasons • Horror, Action
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Japan Railway Journal · S4E8 — Gakunan Electric Train: A New Outlook in the Foothills of Mt. Fuji

Season 4 episodes

1. Driving Forward With Steam: Oigawa Railway's StrategyJan 12, 20182. Hokuriku Shinkansen Update: Re-assessing the Effects and Challenges 3 Years OnJan 19, 20183. JR OITA CITY: The Station Complex that Changed the GameFeb 15, 20184. Enoshima Electric Railway: A Good Old 10km RideMar 2, 20185. A New Generation of Commuter Train: Tokyu Corporation's Series 2020Apr 6, 20186. The Ultimate in Comfort: New Limited Express Super AzusaApr 20, 20187. Tobu Railway's Revaty Express: Moving Forward to a Better NikkoMay 24, 20188. Gakunan Electric Train: A New Outlook in the Foothills of Mt. FujiJun 8, 20189. Kominato Railway: The Strategy of a Quaint Local RailwayJul 12, 201810. The Golden Route to Hakone: Limited Express Romancecar and the Mountain TrainJul 19, 201811. New-Look Railway Museum: A Wonderland of Japan's Railway HistoryJul 27, 201812. Shinano Railway: Managing the Risks of the Next 30 YearsSep 21, 201813. Chartered Tour Trains: Special Times for Special ToursSep 28, 201814. Nagoya Railroad: Advancing with Easy Airport Access and a Famous Castle TownOct 19, 201815. JR Central: Enticing Tourists with Helpful Services & EventsOct 26, 201816. Iwate Galaxy Railway: Launching Services for the CommunityNov 9, 201817. Echizen Railway: Heading into the Future with the Community OnboardNov 23, 201818. Seibu Railway: Setting its Sights on the Chichibu RegionDec 21, 2018

Synopsis

The Gakunan Electric Train is a nine-kilometer private railway that winds through Fuji City, nestled in Shizuoka Prefecture. Its route follows the foothills of the World Heritage Site, Mount Fuji, and is celebrated for offering mountain vistas from each station. The train traverses an industrial landscape, passing numerous factories. To enhance the experience, the company operates a special "night view train." After nightfall, the lights are dimmed, allowing passengers to appreciate the illumina