The Heisei Chikuho Railway, a third-sector company operating between Nogata and Yukuhashi, is experiencing severe financial difficulties, exacerbated by rising material costs. The company anticipates a shortfall of approximately 250 million yen this fiscal year. To address this, discussions with local municipalities for additional support have commenced. The railway has also requested the establishment of a “statutory council” with the nine municipalities along its route to discuss the future of public transportation. Despite already providing annual subsidies of around 300 million yen, some municipalities are cautious about further financial aid. Source: NHK
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