Japan Railway Journal S11E04 · Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up

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In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.

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1. 1 1. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 20242025-01-23 · 28mRailway news from the latter half of 2024. Join us as we look back on the Tokaido Shinkansen's 60th anniversary, the introduction of new vehicles and more exciting railway news fro
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4. 4 4. Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up2025-04-24 · 28mIn June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.
5. 5 5. On Track for a Carbon-Free Future2025-05-22 · 28mAcross the country, Japan's railways are working towards a shared goal: carbon neutrality. See the efforts being made to shift away from diesel power and to improve energy efficien
6. 6 6. Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways2025-06-26 · 28mEchigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express, both third-sector railways in Niigata Prefecture, have struggled since the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Kanazawa. See their eff
7. 7 7. 110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars2025-07-17 · 28m2025 marks the 110th anniversary of Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists. Discover the charm of Nagasaki's
8. 8 8. Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 20252025-07-31 · 28mRailway news from the first half of 2025. From new technologies to farewell runs, join us as we take a look at the latest railway trends and major stories from across Japan.
9. 9 9. JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight Stops2025-08-28 · 28mA unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into "hotel rooms" - with one station currently acting as the "front desk." See how tourism is revitali
10. 10 10. Hiroshima Station Transformed: A Bustling New Gateway to the City2025-09-18 · 28mIn March 2025, a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station, and in August, trams began running from the second floor. See how this bustling new city hub is being develop
11. 11 11. Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on Track2025-09-25 · 28mChoshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triu
12. 12 12. Five Years On: Redeveloping the Joban Line2025-10-23 · 28mThe JR Joban Line, severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, fully reopened in 2020. See how station areas in Fukushima Prefecture are being redeveloped along th
13. 13 13. JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra Trains2025-11-13 · 28mThe JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep th
14. 14 14. Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways2025-11-27 · 28mAmid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it w
15. 15 15. Enhancing Railways with AI: Highlights from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 20252025-12-18 · 28mRecently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across