Why Two Railway Lines in Japan’s Far North Should Be Maintained

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  A Toyo Keizai article argues that Japan’s Hanasaki Line and Senmo Main Line should be maintained.

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  The headline says the lines cannot be abolished given realities in Japan’s far north.

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  It describes a town on the front line of the Russian border.

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  The article was published on October 12, 2026.

Who

Toyo Keizai argues that the Hanasaki Line and Senmo Main Line should be maintained.

What

The article says the two railway lines cannot be abolished.

When

October 12, 2026.

Where

Japan’s far north, in a town described as being on the Russian border front line.

Why

The headline refers to local realities but does not state specific reasons.

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