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The Train That Never Apologizes for Being Late
960 people in this crowd of workers squeeze onto a train every morning. Japan's rail system runs to the second — and when a train is two minutes late, they issue a formal apology. The other 480 are stuck in traffic.
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The average Tokyo commuter spends 48 minutes each way — yet surveys show they are more satisfied with their commute than car-dependent Americans. The train is not just transport; it is structured time.
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