Rail transport in Japan is a major means of passenger transport, especially for mass and high-speed travel between major cities and for commuter transport in urban areas. It is used relatively little for freight transport, accounting for just 0.84% of goods movement. The privatised network is highly efficient, requiring few subsidies and running with extreme punctuality, though since privatisation several unprofitable but socially valuable lines have been closed by private operators.
N700 series Shinkansen train
E235 series train on the Yamanote Line
Tokyo Station in Tokyo
Hiroden Tram in Hiroshima
The Sekishō Line is a railway line in Japan operated by Hokkaido Railway Company. The main Sekishō Line connects Minami-Chitose in Chitose and Shintoku Station in the town of Shintoku. The name of the line comes from the subprefectures along the route, namely Ishikari (石狩) and Tokachi (十勝).
A snow shelter protecting railway switches from possible freezing, at Nishi-Shintoku Junction
Shimukappu Station in snow
Yūbari coalmine, 1912