Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2022
Japan Railway Journal · Season 8 · Episode 9
See railway-related news from across Japan, covered by NHK from January to June 2022. Join us as we look back at evolving railways, popular tourist and commemorative trains, the last run and a train given a second chance. For evolving railways, see the introduction of AI technology at Tokyu Railways's Jiyugaoka Station and automatic train operation on JR's Yamanote Line. Also, get a glimpse behind the scenes of railway operations and visit the unique 75-year-old salesperson at Yuri Kogen Railway's last stop - Yashima Station, who always brings a smile to visitors' faces.
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Season
8
Episode
9
Air Date
14/Jul/2022
Air Time
—
Runtime
28 min
Overview
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See railway-related news from across Japan, covered by NHK from January to June 2022. Join us as we look back at evolving railways, popular tourist and commemorative trains, the last run and a train given a second chance. For evolving railways, see the introduction of AI technology at Tokyu Railways's Jiyugaoka Station and automatic train operation on JR's Yamanote Line. Also, get a glimpse behind the scenes of railway operations and visit the unique 75-year-old salesperson at Yuri Kogen Railway's last stop - Yashima Station, who always brings a smile to visitors' faces.
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