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Japan Railway Journal · S6E13 — JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post Pandemic
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 response to evolving lifestyles shaped by the coronavirus pandemic, JR West is pioneering new services. One such initiative centers on the concept of a "workcation," offering packages that allow individuals to combine travel, accommodation, and remote work in the countryside, providing respite from urban life. To further stimulate tourism, JR West has launched a novel tourist train, the "etSETOra." Additionally, the high-speed vessel "SEA SPICA" and the renowned "TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE" ar
