The Japan Times
JR East has taken the lead in launching a training program aimed at nurturing about 100 foreign workers annually under Japan's specified skilled worker program amid severe labor shortages in railway maintenance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/22/companies/railway-maintenance-foreign-workers-training/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jreast #rail #foreignworkers #fukushima
Japan trains foreign workers for railway maintenance

The trained workers are expected to find jobs at railway companies across the country, attracting attention as to whether they can contribute to alleviating the labor shortages.

The Japan Times
Mar 22 at 11:06amBuffer