Luxury trains zip along Japan's everyday commute routes

Rail companies seek new revenue through trainspotters, seniors and sightseers

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Passengers get ready to board the Royal Express at Yokohama Station.

KYOHEI SUGA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Short trips on luxury trains have taken off in Japan. As the population gets older and commuter numbers face a decline, the country's railway operators are looking for new ways to make money from the country's extensive rail network.

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