BBC: Japan's hotels woo train spotters

[jon0844]

Japanese hotels near stations are trying to attract train spotters with rooms marketed as having a "rail view".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8397897.stm

 

[4468]

it's a good we need it in briton

 

[Dai.]

I love the idea, bring it to britain pls!

 

[43021HST]

Japanese hotels near stations are trying to attract train spotters with rooms marketed as having a "rail view".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8397897.stm

We need that in Britain but instead the UK hates rail enthusiasts

 

[Drsatan]

Also, there are parts of our rail network which have become homogenised in that there's little traction variation e.g. Southampton.

 

[thefab444]

Southampton has a plethora of different types of loco and unit compared to many places!