Japan Railway Journal

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Japan Railway Journal - Season 5 Episode 12 Kyoto Tango Railway: A Bus Company to the Rescue


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28 minutes 2024 HD

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Kyoto Tango Railway is a 114km line located along Amanohashidate, one of the 3 most scenic spots in Japan. Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, it is now managed by the Willer Group, a long-distance bus operator. Through a process known as "vertical separation," Willer has taken over the day-to-day operation of the railway, while the local government maintains its infrastructure. See how Willer is transforming the local railway company using marketing and IT strategies.

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