Japan Railway Journal

Season 5 Episode 12: 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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

12

Episodes:

174

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2015

IMDb:

8.0