Japan Railway Journal

Season 1, Episode 3

Episode Title: Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!

Air Date: 2015-05-15

Overview:

Most Third Sector railways are former nationally owned lines in rural areas that run at a loss. Recently, Isumi Railway decided on a new strategy to change this. In 2009, they opened their doors to the public to hire a president. They chose a former international airline operations manager, who is also a hardcore rail fan. Discover how his unique perspective and unconventional ideas lead to the revival of the Isumi Railway.