PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN JAPAN: CONTRASTS AND CONCLUSIONS

Emphasis on the rail mode in Japan is examined. The Japanese National Railways is a dominant factor in both the intercity and commuter passenger services. Japan has subways in seven urban areas, several or which are also served by privately owned suburban railways. The author discusses ticketing, service and control, and travel habits of the Japanese. Convenience, comfort, safety and dependability of trains are seen as a reason for the popularity of public transport in Japan.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Transit Association

  1100 17th Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20036
• Authors:
  • Krambles, G
• Publication Date: 1975-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29-38
• Serial:
  • Transit Journal
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Comfort; Commuter service; Fares; Foreign; High speed rail; Innovation; Intercity travel; Level of service; Light rail transit; Maintenance; Operations; Passenger transportation; Passengers; Performance; Private transportation; Public transit; Rapid transit; Ridership; Safety; Technology; Tickets; Traffic congestion; Travel demand
• Identifier Terms: Nihon kokuyu tetsudo
• Uncontrolled Terms: Service
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131318
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1981 12:00AM