Japan Railway Journal (2015) : 11x14
Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways
28 Min.
Overview
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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11 - 2Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow February 13, 2025 -
11 - 3The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables March 20, 2025 -
11 - 4Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up April 24, 2025 -
11 - 5On Track for a Carbon-Free Future May 22, 2025 -
11 - 6Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways June 26, 2025 -
11 - 7110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars July 17, 2025 -
11 - 8Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2025 July 31, 2025 -
11 - 9JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight Stops August 28, 2025 -
11 - 10Hiroshima Station Transformed: A Bustling New Gateway to the City September 18, 2025 -
11 - 11Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on Track September 25, 2025 -
11 - 12Five Years On: Redeveloping the Joban Line October 23, 2025 -
11 - 13JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra Trains November 13, 2025 -
11 - 14Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways November 27, 2025