JR Tokai Seeks More Freedom to Raise Train Fares
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JR Tokai is a big train company in Japan.
It runs the famous Shinkansen bullet train.
The company is also building a new train called the Linear.
The Linear train will go very fast using maglev technology.
JR Tokai says prices for things are going up.
This makes building the Linear more expensive.
The company is worried about delays.
JR Tokai wants the government to change the rules on train fares.
Right now, there are strict rules about how much fares can go up.
JR Tokai wants more freedom to raise prices.
A top manager at JR Tokai asked the government for this change.
The company also raised the price of its Nozomi train tickets.
The president of JR Tokai explained why.
He said they want to keep giving good service.
He said service must match the needs of today.
Vocabulary3 words
- Linear
- a new, very fast train in Japan
- maglev
- a train that floats above the track using magnets
- fares
- the money you pay to ride a train or bus
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Answer key
1. The Linear 2. To avoid delays and cover rising costs 3. True
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JR Tokai is a big train company in _____.
It runs the famous _____ bullet train.
The company is also building a new train called the _____.
The Linear train will go very fast using _____ technology.
JR Tokai says prices for things are going _____.
This makes building the Linear more _____.
JR Tokai wants the government to change the rules on train _____.
Right now, there are strict rules about how much fares can go _____.
The company also raised the price of its _____ train tickets.
He said they want to keep giving good _____.
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