bobbodaclown Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 New Episode! Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back on Track June 9, 2023 Yuri Kogen Railway, a third-sector railway in Akita Prefecture, averaged just 508 passengers per day in 2022 (a result of the declining population along the line). To increase passenger numbers and therefore boost revenue, the railway's president decided to drastically reduce the price of student passes by half. Take a look at the various initiatives currently being employed by Yuri Kogen Railway. And in "Tourist Trains in Style" see JR East's "KAIRI," which runs between Niigata and Yamagata prefectures. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/20230608/2049128/ Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 New Episode! Collaborating to Revive Japan's Stations June 23, 2023 Passenger numbers for local railway lines across Japan continue to fall as the population declines and more people opt to drive. Stations, meant to be hubs of vitality, are also seeing numbers fall. In response, private companies, NPOs and local governments, in collaboration with the railways, have begun utilizing some of these station buildings. In Chiba Prefecture, JR East's Emi Station became Japan's first combined station and post office. In Fukuoka Prefecture, Heisei Chikuho Railway's Yusubaru Station saw the installation of a university laboratory, and Nagai City in Yamagata Prefecture became home to the nation's first integrated station and government office building. Take a look at the efforts being made to revitalize the stations. And in "Tourist Trains in Style" see FUJI-SANROKU RAILWAY's "FUJISAN VIEW EXPRESS," which runs on the railway closest to Mt. Fuji. Link to comment
katoftw Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) I think I have not watched the last 3 new episodes yet. 🤣 Edited June 18, 2023 by katoftw 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 New Epsiode! Hisatsu Orange Railway: Fully Supported by Kagoshima Prefecture July 7, 2023 Kagoshima Prefecture has been working to subsidize third-sector Hisatsu Orange Railway with support from all 43 of its municipalities, including those not serviced by the railway. The subsidies cover the cost of maintaining facilities such as tracks and overhead wires associated with the railway's operation. See how Kagoshima is working to preserve its regional transportation system; and the railway's efforts to attract tourists with its restaurant train. Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 New Episode! Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2023 July 28, 2023 See railway-related news from across Japan, covered by NHK from January to June 2023. See recent "Railway Events," the introduction of "New Rolling Stock," and "New Initiatives" being employed by the railway industry. In "New Rolling Stock," see JR West's Urara and Tobu Railway's limited express Spacia X. In "New Initiatives," see the logistics experiment being conducted with the Kyushu Shinkansen and test runs of an automatic operation on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Join us as we look back at a selection of railway news from the first half of 2023. 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 New Episode! Fukushima's Iizaka Line: Keeping Business on Track September 8, 2023 Located in the Tohoku region of Japan, the Iizaka Line is a small privately-owned railway line in Fukushima Prefecture that connects Fukushima City to Iizaka Onsen. Operated by the railway division of a bus company, the 9.2km 12-station line boasted an annual ridership of 2.4 million before the pandemic. Despite its small size, the line has remained profitable, setting the example for rural railways across Japan. See how the company continues to maintain and improve its services, making the line convenient for all passengers, young and old, to keep the business on track. Link to comment
katoftw Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) Just watched 6 episodes / 3 hrs of JRJ. Pretty sure I still have a few unwatched episodes from around new years to watch. So far behind. edit// Actually, 7 ep / 4 hrs, as I watched a episode of Train Cruise also. Edited September 2, 2023 by katoftw 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 New Episode! Minamiaso Railway: Overcoming Disaster September 15, 2023 Severely damaged by the Kumamoto Earthquake in April 2016, Minamiaso Railway finally resumed full operation after seven years and three months, in July 2023. Of the 17.7km line, 10.6km was destroyed, including bridges. At the time, restoration seemed hopeless due to the enormous repair costs. However, the railway company worked with the local community to bring the railway back online. Along with the restoration, the station buildings were renewed, a new car was introduced, and areas around the stations are currently being redeveloped. Minamiaso Railway also began a direct operation with the JR line for better access to JR Kumamoto Station, plus their popular trolley train made a full recovery. Join us as we take a look at Minamiaso Railway's road to recovery. 3 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 New Episode! Countdown to the Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension September 29, 2023 With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Kanazawa to Tsuruga, the line will gain six new stations. The local governments along the line are eagerly awaiting the extension as improved access to the Tokyo Metropolitan area is expected to increase the number of visiting tourists and business travelers, boosting the local economy. In addition to new station buildings, efforts are underway to develop the surrounding areas, and systems are being made ready to handle the coming changes. See how regional developments are progressing along the line. 5 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) New Episode! #136 Putting JR Hokkaido's Abandoned Lines to Use October 27, 2023 In recent years, JR Hokkaido has had to close a number of unprofitable lines as they became more and more difficult to maintain. Now, local residents and businesses are finding new ways to utilize the discontinued lines and facilities. While some sites were acquired and sold (with the tracks still in place) others have been proposed for use as camping sites, training grounds, storage facilities, art spaces and more. Discover the potential of JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines. Edited October 22, 2023 by bobbodaclown 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 New Episode! #137 Haga Utsunomiya LRT: Shaping Communities November 17, 2023 On August 26, a new streetcar "Haga Utsunomiya LRT" opened in Tochigi Prefecture. LRT is a next-generation transportation system that uses low-floor vehicles. See the current status and challenges. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/20231116/2049136/ 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 New Episode! #138 Oigawa Railway: Keeping Steam Alive December 1, 2023 Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture was the first to revive steam locomotives in Japan. See how the company has continued to operate despite typhoon damage and the pandemic. 2 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 New Episode! #139 JR Shikoku's Collaborative New Idea December 22, 2023 JR Shikoku has suffered continued losses due to population decline and the expansion of a highway. See the initiatives the company is taking to aid recovery and revitalize the region. 1 Link to comment
Kansen Tsushin Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Looks like the program is doing a vote for the best tourist train:https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/japan_railway_journal_your_selection/?type=clip& Problem is, I don't see this + icon to vote. Anyone else having the same issue? 1 Link to comment
cteno4 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I’m seeing it in the bottom right of each thumbnail. It adds it to your “list” so I don’t know if that lets you vote for more than one as it’s your favorite list. Maybe they exclude from voting favorite lists that have more than one of the trains. jeff Link to comment
Kansen Tsushin Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, cteno4 said: I’m seeing it in the bottom right of each thumbnail. It adds it to your “list” so I don’t know if that lets you vote for more than one as it’s your favorite list. Maybe they exclude from voting favorite lists that have more than one of the trains. jeff I think I now know why the plus icon wasn't showing. When you mentioned "your list", I checked My List and saw that Cookies were not enabled. As soon as I enabled them, the + icons appeared! Thanks! 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 New Episode! #140 Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2023 January 26, 2024 Railway news from the latter half of 2023. Join us as we see various railway-related events post-pandemic, new initiatives by railway companies, the unveiling of new vehicles and more. 1 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 New Episode! #141 Shining a Light on Japan's Monorails March 1, 2024 Monorails, which make use of the space above public land, are gaining attention as safe and economically efficient modes of transportation. Explore Japan's world-class monorails. 2 Link to comment
bobbodaclown Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 New Episode! #142 Riding in Style: Exploring Japan's Tourist Trains March 29, 2024 In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/20240328/2049141/ Link to comment
HankyuDentetsu Posted Sunday at 09:43 PM Share Posted Sunday at 09:43 PM (edited) On 2/21/2024 at 9:20 PM, bobbodaclown said: New Episode! #141 Shining a Light on Japan's Monorails March 1, 2024 Monorails, which make use of the space above public land, are gaining attention as safe and economically efficient modes of transportation. Explore Japan's world-class monorails. Absolute banger of an episode. I've really been struggling with the show recently but I enjoyed every minute of this one. If only they'd drop the government mouthpiece/tourist-centric focus and just focus on what makes Japanese public transport absolutely untouchable!! They used to, so we all know that they know how to do it. -Edit - sorry edited to say that "banger" in this case is a good thing, in case it's interpreted otherwise!! Edited Sunday at 09:44 PM by HankyuDentetsu Link to comment
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