国鉄
Meanings
1
national railway
abbreviation
General abbreviation for a state-owned railway system. In modern contexts, usually refers to a specific historical entity unless otherwise specified.
See also: 国有鉄道
The national railway network extended across the country.
2
Japan National Railways (1949-1987)
abbreviationhistorical term
Historical abbreviation for 日本国有鉄道, the state-owned railway corporation that operated from 1949 until its privatization in 1987.
See also: 日本国有鉄道
Japan National Railways was split and privatized in 1987.
Usage patterns
- 国鉄が民営化されるfor the JNR to be privatized
In 1987 the JNR was privatized and became JR.
- 国鉄時代の〈物〉a thing from the JNR era
A sign from the JNR era still remains on this platform.