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An Advanced Nation in Rail/ Understanding Japan's Common Sense
No.1: Rail Infrastructure That Supports the Nation
What mode of transportation is the most popular in your country? This probably depends on several conditions, such as distance, speed, and necessary cost to reach your destination. This also includes a variety of transportation methods and vehicles, such as airplane and boat, car, bus, and even motorcycle and bicycle, right?
Among the various transportation options, rail has the characteristic of being able to transport a large number of people and things at high speed while operating on a schedule. Rail, which is comprised of running a train car above two rails laid on the ground, not only makes us easy to calculate travel time, but it is also not affected by road conditions, as are cars and other such vehicles. Unlike airplanes, it is possible to extend across to terminals in various corners of the country. These factors make the rail network an important traffic route to carry people and cargoes, which are essential to the development of the nation. Rail also has a lesser impact on the environment because of low CO2 emissions.
Rail - Essential to Japan's Development
Japan is a country where railroads extend throughout the country. The crescent-shaped island nation of Japan, just to the east of the Eurasian continent, has rails extending throughout a large portion of the land. In addition, the rail connects nearly every part of the country for approximately 130 million Japanese people. Multiple rail lines have been established in urban areas where homes and businesses are closely concentrated. In those areas, people do not need to own cars or motorcycles as a means of transport for short destinations. It is no exaggeration to say that this rail system has supported the development of Japan, which is known across the world as a major economic power.
The Pride of Japan: Trains That Aren't Late
Foreigners who come to Japan for sightseeing or work always marvel at how Japan's trains are incredibly punctual. Trains arrive at a specific time listed in the train timetable, freeing passengers from having to worry about being late for their own schedules. Foreigners staying in Japan get so used to rail's punctuality that when they return to their home countries, they are shocked at the inconvenience of the transportation there.
The background behind why trains in Japan are not late goes far beyond laying rails and having a train run on those rails. It involves wisdom cultivated over many years and extensive knowledge in detailed transportation planning. This is connected to a high level of trust passengers place in the Japanese rail transport system, which in turn brings about a favorable environment where a great number of passengers make use of rail. In this blog we will thoroughly introduce the secret behind the pride of Japan, trains that aren't late, as well as the system that operates behind the scenes.
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