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Japan Railway Journal · S8E11 — Running a Luxury Tourist Train in Hokkaido
Season 8 episodes
1. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2021Jan 20, 2022
2. Ekiben: Making a ComebackFeb 24, 2022
3. Konan Railway: Combating the SnowMar 3, 2022
4. Rebuilding Tohoku's Railway NetworkMar 10, 2022
5. Trains Evolving by DesignApr 28, 2022
6. Tobu Railway: Restoring a Steam LocomotiveMay 26, 2022
7. Working on the Move by RailJun 9, 2022
8. Speeding Toward Carbon-Free RailwaysJun 16, 2022
9. Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2022Jul 14, 2022
10. Kosaka Railroad: A Second Chance for a Discontinued RailwayJul 28, 2022
11. Running a Luxury Tourist Train in HokkaidoAug 25, 2022
12. JR Okayama Branch: Using Old Trains to Attract TouristsSep 22, 2022
13. Yagan Railway: Surviving as a Connecting LineOct 6, 2022
14. Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen: Half a Century Since Its InceptionOct 27, 2022
15. JR Tadami Line: Back After 11 YearsNov 17, 2022
16. Exploring the Labyrinth That Is Tokyo StationDec 1, 2022
17. Reviewing the New Trains of 2022Dec 22, 2022Synopsis
The introduction of JR Kyushu’s "Seven Stars in Kyushu" in 2013 marked a turning point, as railway companies began to recognize the potential of trains as engines for tourism, launching luxury tourist routes. These trains, deeply connected to their regions, also contribute to the revitalization of the areas they traverse. In 2020, Tokyu Corporation’s "THE ROYAL EXPRESS" commenced operations on JR Hokkaido lines. Explore the reasons behind this venture and the details of how Tokyu's opulent touri
