Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: JR West Japan

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JR West Japan

ＪＲ西日本
alternative words: JR Nishinihon, JR Nishi Nihon, West Japan Railway
keywords: company , railroad
related topics: Shinkansen
related web sites: http://www.westjr.co.jp
explanation: One of 7 railway companies created in April 1987, after the privatization of monolithic "Japanese National Railways". It has inherited railroads in western part of Honshu Island and Kinki region, i.e. 5,079km with 1,227 stations. It employs about 45,010 persons and operates Sanyo shinkansen line among Japanese high speed trains.