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It’s easy to understand because it comes with rail maps! Bringing you the latest railway information around the world, including discount tickets, new route openings, timetable changes, and new train models.

Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!
Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!
Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will end
Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will end
Make Shinkansen reservations directly from LINE – No member registration required – Starting in October on the Tokaido, Sanyo & Kyushu
Make Shinkansen reservations directly from LINE – No member registration required – Starting in October on the Tokaido, Sanyo & Kyushu
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
First fare revision since Tsukuba Express opened – Children’s IC fare capped at 200 yen to support childcare – Magnetic tickets to be phased out with touch payment and QR code adoption
First fare revision since Tsukuba Express opened – Children’s IC fare capped at 200 yen to support childcare – Magnetic tickets to be phased out with touch payment and QR code adoption
“Kirby”-themed trains to run on three Hankyu lines – Special trains also on Nose Electric Railway – The first “capsule toys” from their collaboration
“Kirby”-themed trains to run on three Hankyu lines – Special trains also on Nose Electric Railway – The first “capsule toys” from their collaboration
The Tokaido Shinkansen’s first “rainbow-like” special livery soon discontinued – Featuring designs from three Disney films including “Frozen”
The Tokaido Shinkansen’s first “rainbow-like” special livery soon discontinued – Featuring designs from three Disney films including “Frozen”
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  • Seamless transitions between the multiple online reservation services being implemented by the four JR companies (provided by JR Central)
    Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”September 30, 2025
  • An image of the wrapping for the Nankai 2000 series EMU "Medetai Train 'Katana'", which will operate as the "YOASOBI Wondara Train" for a limited time (provided by Nankai Electric Railway)
    First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements plannedSeptember 29, 2025
  • JR West Kiha 47 diesel railcar operating as the tourist train "○○ no Hanashi" (Courtesy of JR West)
    San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumesSeptember 28, 2025
  • Utsunomiya Light Rail HU300 series EMU (Katsumi Yokoyama)
    Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!September 27, 2025
  • Interior image of the "Rapid Ure Seats," which will be installed for the first time in long-seat carriages on the Gakkentoshi Line, JR Tozai Line, and JR Takarazuka Line (provided by JR West)
    Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will endSeptember 26, 2025
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A reliable and easy-to-read transit maps are your companion for rail travel and trips. Visually follow the route to your destination and enjoy a comfortable trip without getting lost.

“World Transit Maps” App

The world’s railway maps are easy to see and use! A free smartphone app that is perfect for traveling by train.

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Web Transit Maps (β version)

The same railway maps as the “World Transit Maps” app on your smartphone or PC browser. You can zoom and scroll freely!

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What’s New in Apps

  • [New Feature] Register your frequently visiting stations as “Favorites”! This long-awaited feature allows you to instantly move to the location of route mapsSeptember 19, 2025
  • [Bug] Regarding the bug that causes the notification permission dialog to be displayed every time on the Android version of “World Transit Maps”May 19, 2025
  • [Important] Station Photo viewing service will be suspendedMay 7, 2025
  • Korea railway map now “tile system” for easy travel from KTX to subways – Travelers can easily see the distances and feel at easeMay 4, 2025
  • [New feature] “I like the previous transit maps better” – Switch back to the conventional system seamlessly!April 2, 2025
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World Transit Maps

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