Governor Hattori has announced that if a statutory council is established, it will review public transportation options, including non-rail alternatives, for Heisei Chikuho Railway. This third-sector railway, connecting Nogata and Yukuhashi, has faced declining ridership. The governor emphasized the need for a broad discussion without predetermined conclusions, considering regional residents’ mobility needs. Source: NHK
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