French version
Nishi-nippon railroad西日本鉄道 西鉄alternative words: Nishi nippon railroad, Nishinihon railroad, Nishi-nippon railway, Nishinihon railway, West Japan railroad, Nishitetsu keywords: company , railroad related topics: Fukuoka Prefecture related web sites: http://www.nishitetsu.co.jp explanation: Railroad company operating mostly in the north Kyushu region. Initially founded in 1908 with the name Kyshu denkikido, it took the actual name after the merge with other railroad companies in 1942. Its headquarters is situated at Fukuoka city and the company employs about 7000 persons. | |