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Japan Railway Journal · S6E11 — JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul
Season 6 episodes
1. Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper TrainsJan 17, 2020
2. Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for EveryoneFeb 13, 2020
3. A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access LinesMar 26, 2020
4. Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with ComfortApr 16, 2020
5. Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to TokyoApr 30, 2020
6. Securing the Future of Japan's Local RailwaysJun 4, 2020
7. The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New TrainsJul 9, 2020
8. Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR EastJul 30, 2020
9. Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering From the PandemicAug 7, 2020
10. Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus PandemicSep 18, 2020
11. JR Freight: In Business for the Long HaulOct 16, 2020
12. Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka EijiOct 30, 2020
13. JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post PandemicNov 27, 2020
14. Tenryu Hamanako Railroad: Working with the Community to Revitalize the RailwayDec 17, 2020
15. Reviewing the New Trains of 2020Dec 25, 2020Synopsis
In March of 2020, JR Freight inaugurated "Tokyo Rail Gate West," a substantial distribution center designed as a comprehensive hub for streamlined and efficient goods handling. The facility addressed a national scarcity of long-haul truck drivers, offering a solution for ease of transport. Rail freight, with its reduced environmental impact and lower staffing needs – advantages particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic – presents a compelling alternative to road transport. JR Freight ha
