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Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World Leading Technology

S1 · E4 · 12 Jun 2015 · 28 min

Japan's diesel hybrid trains use the very latest lithium-ion batteries. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, diesel hybrid trains reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and noise pollution. Join us for a ride on the eco-friendly "Resort View Furusato" as it winds its way through the beautiful Japanese Alps. Then meet the volunteer group that maintains its own line on a farm, experience changing a sleeper and see their museum condition narrow-gauge steam engine in action.

Directing

Tetsuya Tsukada · Director

Production

Hajime Yoda · Executive Producer

Nobuo Kojima · Executive Producer

Takehiro Wako · Producer

Camera

Takashi Kataoka · Camera Operator

Editing

Nami Makimura · Editor

Sound

Kurotaka Hojo · Sound Effects

Guest Stars (1)

Rei Kitada as Self - Guest