Japan Railway Journal

Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering from the Pandemic (2020x9)

Ausstrahlung: Aug 07, 2020

Heisei Chikuho Railway is a third sector railway in Fukuoka Prefecture. In 2018, they began operating "Japan's slowest tourist train," serving French cuisine made from fresh local produce onboard. Unfortunately, this service was discontinued due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now the company is getting ready to resume its operation. See how the company plans to come back, and what plans the company president has for the future of the Heisei Chikuho Railway.