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Japan: Rural railways struggle against a changing climate

By Mike Bent 2023-12-24T05:00:00

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Recent storms have caused huge damage in parts of Japan, wrecking some rural railways and forcing others to close. Mike Bent examines how local lines can be revived against the odds.

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