fpav_2125 Posted October 12, 2017 For next week another new episode, this time about the Hankyu Corporation, details here: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201710110600/ October 20, 2017 Hankyu Corporation: A Leading Private Railway Company's Business Model Hankyu Corporation in Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolitan area, has successfully increased ridership by using diversified business strategies along their railway lines; from developing residential areas and amusement parks, to constructing a new university building and establishing the famous all-female Takarazuka Revue. See how Hankyu maintains its strong brand image with unique strategies like this, and skillfully refurbishes their old cars inside and out into new, high quality trains. Hours of Broadcast (London Time) Thursday, October 19 16:30 - 17:00 22:30 - 23:00 Friday, October 20 4:30 - 5:00 10:30 - 11:00 Quote Share this post Link to post
katoftw Posted October 12, 2017 Oh this episode could be interesting. The show is becoming so Kanto/Tokyo concentric that it getting on the verge of boring recently. Quote Share this post Link to post
Sacto1985 Posted October 13, 2017 Hankyu is important for not only railroading history, but Japanese history itself. Its founder, Ichizō Koyabashi, created a scheme to build homes along Hankyu rail lines, a scheme that proved wildly successful. And Koyabashi created the all-female Takarazuka Revue, one of the most famous live performance troupes in Japan. Hankyu's very success inspired another industrialist, Keita Gotō, to do the same thing southwest of central Tokyo along Tokyu rail lines. Quote Share this post Link to post
LeeC22 Posted October 20, 2017 Episode 42: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7LFvItVrwd0Q29IV1NqbHdZZlk/view?usp=sharing 4 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
fpav_2125 Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks for this interesting episode Quote Share this post Link to post
Kiha66 Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks Lee! What a good way to relax on a friday evening. Quote Share this post Link to post
Yavianice Posted October 21, 2017 I like that a woman is recording the concert with a tape recorder at around 23:00. Retro! Quote Share this post Link to post
JR 500系 Posted October 21, 2017 Thank you once again Lee san! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post
serotta1972 Posted October 21, 2017 Thank you, Lee! Will put Hankyu on my "to ride list" when I return to Japan. Quote Share this post Link to post
bobbodaclown Posted October 22, 2017 On 21/10/2017 at 4:49 AM, LeeC22 said: Episode 42: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7LFvItVrwd0Q29IV1NqbHdZZlk/view?usp=sharing Thank you Lee! Quote Share this post Link to post
utrainia Posted October 24, 2017 Would someone with episode 38 be able to repost it for my collection pretty pretty please? Now that I have a 1 year old I'm not quite as quick to download as I should be :( Quote Share this post Link to post
Sascha Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/24/2017 at 2:42 AM, utrainia said: Would someone with episode 38 be able to repost it for my collection pretty pretty please? Now that I have a 1 year old I'm not quite as quick to download as I should be :( Almost forgot. Here you go. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7te7spc0-DSZTQyTGRNSndnblU 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
fpav_2125 Posted November 8, 2017 In this month a new episode is coming about monorail systems in Japan. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201711080600/ November 17, 2017 Advanced Urban Travel: Japan's Monorail Systems 1957 saw the opening of Japan's first monorail. 60 years on, Japan is a world leader in monorail technology with 9 lines currently in operation covering a distance of 100km. In this program, we take a look at how monorails have become an increasingly popular mode of urban transportation; the unique characteristics and comparative benefits of both straddle and suspended monorail systems; and Japan's well-established monorail technology which has been gaining attention all over the world. New hours of Broadcast (London Winter Time) Thursday, November 16 15:30 - 16:00 21:30 - 22:00 Friday, November 17 3:30 - 4:00 9:30 - 10:00 Quote Share this post Link to post
katoftw Posted November 8, 2017 Nov 3 episode was a repeat wasn't it? Seems familiar. Quote Share this post Link to post
kevsmiththai Posted November 9, 2017 It looks they are doing a few repeats, today's was the Keihan Railway which I'm sure I've seen before back in March (its the one with the EMU that has the centre seats come down from the roof) Kev Quote Share this post Link to post
Kiha66 Posted November 10, 2017 Interesting, I wonder if the Naha monorail will be mentioned. It actually seemed to be well used when I visited in '15. Quote Share this post Link to post
LeeC22 Posted November 17, 2017 Episode 43: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bn9-BAeGCnxysOaKelME3kQ7746hoea1/view?usp=sharing 2 5 Quote Share this post Link to post