Season 1 (2015)

The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake
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March 9, 2015 • 28m

The devastating Earthquake damaged or destroyed 4,070km of the railways along the Pacific coastline of North Eastern Japan. See ho...Read more

The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects
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April 10, 2015 • 28m

This month's Special Rail Report focuses on the latest addition to Japan's high-speed rail network that started mid-March. See the...Read more

Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!
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May 15, 2015 • 28m

Most Third Sector railways are former nationally owned lines in rural areas that run at a loss. Recently, Isumi Railway decided on...Read more

Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World Leading Technology
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June 12, 2015 • 28m

Japan's diesel hybrid trains use the very latest lithium-ion batteries. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, diesel hybrid tr...Read more

Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology
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July 11, 2015 • 28m

Battery-hybrid trains draw power from both contact lines and their onboard batteries, and they are gaining worldwide attention due...Read more

Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation
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August 14, 2015 • 28m

Japan's subways have a reputation for being energy-saving and eco-friendly, and companies have been successfully exporting their t...Read more

The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives
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October 9, 2015 • 28m

In Japan, regions operating preserved steam locomotives benefit from vital boosts to the local economy. Discover the secrets behin...Read more

Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges
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November 13, 2015 • 28m

On March 26, 2016, the new Series H5 will enter service on Japan's latest shinkansen line, which runs through the world's longest ...Read more

Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo
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December 4, 2015 • 28m

With trains making 650 round trips each day, the JR Yamanote Line is the artery of Tokyo's railways. On November 30, the new Serie...Read more