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The yellow 1000 series also gets a “vermilion” design – “Red-bodied” colors comeback on Hanshin’s 120th anniversary since opening
The yellow 1000 series also gets a “vermilion” design – “Red-bodied” colors comeback on Hanshin’s 120th anniversary since opening
New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the counters
New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the counters
JR Kyushu’s all express trains can now be boarded with a QR code – No ticket required, just go directly to the “Green Ticket Gate”
JR Kyushu’s all express trains can now be boarded with a QR code – No ticket required, just go directly to the “Green Ticket Gate”
Kumamoto Dentetsu will raise fares again – The initial fare 30 yen upper – Improvements to working conditions for drivers urgently needed
Kumamoto Dentetsu will raise fares again – The initial fare 30 yen upper – Improvements to working conditions for drivers urgently needed
The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
Odakyu “Hakone Freepass” to increase by 1,000 yen – From October to coincide with fare revisions for ropeway and pirate ship – Why?
Odakyu “Hakone Freepass” to increase by 1,000 yen – From October to coincide with fare revisions for ropeway and pirate ship – Why?
Noto Railway to speed up with new electric diesel cars – Local governments cover trains and stations maintenance costs with increased subsidies
Noto Railway to speed up with new electric diesel cars – Local governments cover trains and stations maintenance costs with increased subsidies
Astronaut Snoopy appears on the Nankai Limited Express “rapi:t” – A decorated train in collaboration with a Taiwanese airline
Astronaut Snoopy appears on the Nankai Limited Express “rapi:t” – A decorated train in collaboration with a Taiwanese airline
The cause has yet to be identified – Four Yamagata Shinkansen “E8 series” trains malfunction on the same day – Service reductions will continue
The cause has yet to be identified – Four Yamagata Shinkansen “E8 series” trains malfunction on the same day – Service reductions will continue
Touch payment credit becomes unlimited ride ticket – Nishitetsu to start in July – First trial in western Japan of transportation app by card company
Touch payment credit becomes unlimited ride ticket – Nishitetsu to start in July – First trial in western Japan of transportation app by card company
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  • The new design of the Hanshin 1000 series trains features the "Re Vermilion" color scheme (Courtesy of Hanshin Electric Railway)
    The yellow 1000 series also gets a “vermilion” design – “Red-bodied” colors comeback on Hanshin’s 120th anniversary since openingJuly 8, 2025
  • Image of the top screen of the new reserved seat ticket vending machines being introduced by JR East (provided by JR East)
    New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the countersJuly 7, 2025
  • JR Kyushu Kiha 185 series diesel railcar operating on the tourist train "A-Train" (そいそいん/PhotoAC)
    JR Kyushu’s all express trains can now be boarded with a QR code – No ticket required, just go directly to the “Green Ticket Gate”July 4, 2025
  • Kumamoto Dentetsu 03 Series EMU (ゴンクロパパ/PhotoAC)
    Kumamoto Dentetsu will raise fares again – The initial fare 30 yen upper – Improvements to working conditions for drivers urgently neededJuly 3, 2025
  • The Oigawa Railway 16000 series EMU to be used on the new "Mountain Night Train" (Photo courtesy of Oigawa Railway)
    The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineersJuly 2, 2025
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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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What’s New in Apps

  • [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
  • [Improvement] Instantly resolve the question, “Is that route closed?” Service suspended sections highlighted on our transit mapsMarch 14, 2025
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World Transit Maps

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