New book Railroad Local Lines Disappear from Map / Kotaro Niiya Railway history

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? Sit and wait? Which line and who leaves? What should be done to maintain public transportation? ■ In 2022, the year 150 marks the anniversary of the opening of the first railway in Japan, the nation's railways are at a crossroads. Local railways, which had been considered to be more difficult to manage, have continued their operations by making up for the deficit with the surplus of urban areas. However, that is also becoming a limit. JR companies have been in a severe business situation with huge losses due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The number of post COVID-19 users is expected to continue to decrease as telework becomes more widespread. ■ While the population decline is accelerating, if the situation continues as it is, the deficit of local lines will increase further and all lines will not be able to cope with it. If lines are abolished without preparation, the impact on local areas will be immeasurable. Based on the analysis by Nomura Research Institute, this book presents a concrete picture of the sustainable future of local areas through the future map of local lines, what should be substituted, and who should be the main body. Based on the analysis by Nomura Research Institute, this book presents a concrete picture of the future of local areas through the future map of local lines, based on the analysis by Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.. Based on the analysis by Nomura Research Institute, this book presents a concrete picture of the sustainable future of local areas through the future map of local lines, based on the analysis by Nomura Research Institute. However, as urban areas that supported local lines face a declining population, it will no longer be allowed to postpone the discussion. This book will help promote constructive discussions in the future.