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Japan Railway Journal · S6E6 — Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways
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
Ninety-five local railways crisscross Japan, many now facing precarious existence. The industry's challenges stem from a confluence of factors: a shrinking and aging population, a declining birth rate, the rise of private vehicle ownership, and the constrained finances of local governments. The recent pandemic has further exacerbated these difficulties. Consequently, these railways are reassessing their purpose within communities, exploring collaborative strategies with local residents and gover
