Japan Railway Journal

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160 total episodes

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11 seasons

First Aired March 09, 2015

Overview

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

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Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology

Season 1 - Episode 5 - 0h 28m

Air Date

July 11, 2015

Overview

Battery-hybrid trains draw power from both contact lines and their onboard batteries, and they are gaining worldwide attention due to their eco-friendliness and energy-saving technology. See Japan's world-first lithium-ion battery train "ACCUM" in action, plus the new tram and fuel-cell hybrid train in development at Japan's top railway research institute. Then explore 140 years of Japan's railway history at an interactive museum that features full cab simulators.