Japan Railway Journal Season 4 Episode 9 Kominato Railway: The Strategy of a Quaint Local Railway 2018
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Kominato Railway is a 39.1km local line, half of which runs through the mountains in Chiba Prefecture. Unfortunately the line has fallen into the red. To combat this, the company began operating a trolley train to attract tourists. The car hauling the trolley train looks like a steam locomotive but it actually has a clean diesel engine. See the strategies the company has implemented to increase revenue. Also, join us on the popular "Singing Train" where passengers can enjoy singing some old favorites.
- Released: 2018-07-12
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Ryo Takagi
- Director: The C-52's
