Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company
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The is a third sector railway
company. It was established in March, 1991, to construct the Tsukuba Express (then known as Jōban Shinsen). Municipalities along the planned line, and private corporation
s, invested in it.
Rail transport
Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks. In contrast to road transport, where vehicles merely run on a prepared surface, rail vehicles are also directionally guided by the tracks they run on...
company. It was established in March, 1991, to construct the Tsukuba Express (then known as Jōban Shinsen). Municipalities along the planned line, and private corporation
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
s, invested in it.