New NHK World show: Japan Railway Journal

[Jcarlton]

Thank you for sharing.  Keikyu has an interesting operation.  It's interesting that they decentralize train control.  the trend is in the other direction.

[kvp]

This decentralised way is the classic tower operator strategy with only a phone line going to the main office. They simply choose to keep things the way they were in the JNR era as it seem to work better than with modern computers and automation.

[fpav_2125]

Good news here, another new episode of Japan Railway Journal about the maintenance of Tokaido Shinkansen. Details here:

 

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201609070600/

 

September 16, 2016

 

World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations

 

In 1964, the Tokaido Shinkansen was introduced as the "Dream Super Express". Since then, it has transported over 5.5 billion passengers. The almighty high-speed vehicle is known for its accuracy, which its delay time per car set is only 0.2 minutes. Also, it's known for the comfort of the ride and safety; no fatal accidents had happened for the last 52 years. The Shinkansen has such accomplishment due to the support of people behind the scenes. See the latest technology used during the maintenance procedure which is conducted overnight and then meet "Dr.Yellow", a train created especially for inspection of tracks and overhead lines.

 

 

 

Hours of broadcast (London Time):

 

Thursday, September 15 16:30 - 17:0022:30 - 23:00

 

Friday, September 16 4:30 - 5:0010:30 - 11:00

Edited September 7, 2016 by fpav_2125

[dabsan]

Japan Railway Journal - Episode 22 World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations

 

Once again many thanks to Lee for recording this show.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B27zzQuTVMyWSjRJWTNEMkFiOEE

 

:)

[AceyPrime]

Thank you Lee and dabsan - looks like another great episode!

[Ronny]

Thanks Lee and Dabsan as usual

[JR 500系]

Thank you both for the kind sharing spirit! Cheers!

[katoftw]

A very good informative episode.

[splifdfx]

Thank you very much Lee & Dabsan !

[Sascha]

As always many thanks Lee and dabsan!!!

[fpav_2125]

Thanks for this technical episode  :)

[bobbodaclown]

Thank you Lee and dabsan

[NXCALE]

Thanks

[fpav_2125]

Soon we have another new episode of Japan Railway Journal about the recovery of railways in Kyushu 6 months after the Kumamoto Earthquake, details here:

 

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201609210600/

 

October 7, 2016

 

Railways Back on Track: Six Months after the Kumamoto Earthquakes

 

The magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016 severely damaged railways of Kyushu region. With many efforts, the Kyushu Shinkansen was back in full operation in 2 weeks but the third sector, Minamiaso Railway, was able to resume partial service only. Unfortunately, a complete restoration will cost billions of yen and funds are yet to be secured. Japan Railway Journal identifies the challenges and efforts of Kyushu region to recover its railroads.

 

 

 

Hours of Broadcast (London Time)

 

Thursday, October 6 16:30 - 17:0022:30 - 23:00

 

Friday, October 7 4:30 - 5:0010:30 - 11:00

Edited September 26, 2016 by fpav_2125

[NXCALE]

Japan Railway Journal - Episode 22 World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations

 

Once again many thanks to Lee for recording this show.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B27zzQuTVMyWSjRJWTNEMkFiOEE

 

:)

 

Thanks people!

[dabsan]

Here is the latest episode.

 

Japan Railway Journal -  Episode 23

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B27zzQuTVMyWdEJxc1FCUEFxdms

 

Many thanks to LeeC22 for his excellent recording

[fpav_2125]

Thanks as always for another episode in the best quality  :)

[katoftw]

Thank you.  Sad but informative episode.

[Ronny]

Thanks a lot

[JR 500系]

Thank you Lee san and dabsan! Many appreciations for sharing! 

[Sascha]

Thanks guy. Many Thanks. I was surprised, as how easy it is to push a wagon. I always thought you need a engine to push/pull it, or way more people that put way more effort into it than they showed in the video.

[splifdfx]

Again, thanks to you both Dabsan and Lee.

[fpav_2125]

We have lucky, next week another new episode about the manteinance of JR East's steam locomotives and the training for mechanics and drivers of the next generation.

 

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201610060600/

 

October 14, 2016

 

Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy

 

East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotives are costly, and techniques developed over time such as manufacturing components and driving skills needs to be passed down to the next generation of workers. Discover JR East's techniques on how mechanics and drivers are trained and their strategies to operate the industrial heritage steam locomotives.

 

 

Hours of Broadcast (London Time)

 

Thursday, October 13 16:30 - 17:0022:30 - 23:00

 

Friday, October 14 4:30 - 5:0010:30 - 11:00

Edited October 8, 2016 by fpav_2125

[katoftw]

Awesome! Enough said.

[bobbodaclown]

Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita Lee & Dabsan