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Kyoto Tango Railway: A Bus Company to the Rescue

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.

English
  • Originally Aired September 12, 2019
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created June 5, 2020 by
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