Japan Railway Journal

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Japan Railway Journal
First Air Date	March 9, 2015
Last Air Date	August 28, 2025
Seasons	11
Episodes	164
Episode Runtime	28min
Language	Japanese, English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	NHK Global Media Services NHK
Networks	NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S11E14

Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in practice.

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