+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 For years, there’s only been one passenger waiting at the Kami-Shirataki train station in the northernmost island of Hokkaido, Japan: A high-school girl, on her way to class. The train stops there only twice a day—once to pick up the girl and again to drop her off after the school day is over. three years ago ridership at the Kami-Shirataki station had dramatically fallen because of its remote location, and freight service had ended there as well. Japan Railways was getting ready to shut the station down for good—until they noticed that it was still being used every day by the high-schooler. So they decided to keep the station open for her until she graduates. The company’s even adjusted the train’s timetable according to the girl’s schedule. The unnamed girl is expected to graduate this March, which is when the station will finally be closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yeah, that would happen in America... right... Like you say, Chris, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Ranger Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 True Values... We'd just privatise the whole Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxxx Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Wow....I love that country!! I wish I could move there......but wonder if it will be impossible speaking English only :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Can you please post this to Facebook so we can share it? Great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Not exactly the same thing, but my daughter gets off the school bus right in front of our house. By the time the bus comes around our area, there are only a few kids left to drop off and the driver stops in front of each house. :) Again not the same thing, but some of these values still exist in the U.S. ( well at least here in Montana! :) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 That is great customer service. Can't imagine that happening here in the UK, shame really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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