U.S. officials negotiated use of the routes, known as the Northern Distribution Network, as an alternative inbound supply line for Afghanistan amid worsening relations with Pakistan and attacks on coalition supply convoys.

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At Koenji Station, Tengo boarded the Chuo Line inbound rapid-service train.

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It appears that the ETECSA is using the line for inbound data while leaning on satellites for outbound traffic.

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