Japan Railway Journal ( S2019 E12) Kyoto Tango Railway: A Bus Company to the Rescue

Kyoto Tango Railway is a 114km line located along Amanohashidate, one of the 3 most scenic spots in Japan. Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, it is now managed by the Willer Group, a longdistance bus operator. Through a process known as vertical separation, Willer has taken over the daytoday operation of the railway, while the local government maintains its infrastructure. See how Willer is transforming the local railway company using marketing and IT strategies.