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Japanese Railroad Chief Derails Some Traditions
Reisuke Ishida at 77 becomes president of Japan National Railway Corporation, living as a farmer on Kozu and commuting by semi express train. He rejects the official residence and a full salary, plans fare increases to modernize the system, facing public and government scrutiny.
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