07/07/09 00:16:05 DBfbVLIH.net
Japanese trains are renowned for their punctuality,
with JR West and other operators running timetables
down to every 15 seconds.
But it takes its toll in terms of stress on drivers,
with punishment including nikkin kyoiku - dayshift education.
That means re-training sessions for those responsible for
delays or overrunning stops.
The sessions often include making drivers write reports all
day long on topics such as how to improve themselves or chores
such as weeding, which the union characterized as humiliating.
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