Japan¡¯s railway system is well-known globally for its punctuality, but points to frequent delays during Tokyo¡¯s rush hour.
The Railway Bureau of the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry published a report on Dec. 22 about train delays in Tokyo. The report came in response to recommended improvements to the railway network .
The report ¡ª the first of its kind by the ministry ¡ª provides statistics on the frequency of delays, a breakdown of the causes and countermeasures adopted by each train company.
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