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The final season of “SL GINGA” to retire in June – Strongly revitalizing tourism in Tohoku
“THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu
The only “DAY OUT WITH THOMAS” in Asia – Meet the tank engine on Oigawa Railway
Tobu’s brandnew train ‘SPECIA X’ debuts on July – From Tokyo to Nikko with luxe seats
“183 series” diesel trains will retire in Hokkaido – They make final runs in each directions
The ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka
Call me “Urara”! New JR trains in Okayama – 1200 suggestions for the nickname contest
Exterior design of the JR East E8 Series scheduled to start commercial operation on the Yamagata and Tohoku Shinkansen in the spring of 2024 (Imge by JR East)New Yamagata Shinkansen E8 Series debut – A E3 Series train will be repainted in silver
‘SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go’ runs in East Hokkaido – The coaches with stoves are renewed
Tap to ride Fukuoka Subway from all stations – 6 brands OK including Visa and UnionPay

Latest News

  • The final season of “SL GINGA” to retire in June – Strongly revitalizing tourism in Tohoku March 22, 2023
  • “THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu March 7, 2023
  • The only “DAY OUT WITH THOMAS” in Asia – Meet the tank engine on Oigawa Railway March 3, 2023
  • Tobu’s brandnew train ‘SPECIA X’ debuts on July – From Tokyo to Nikko with luxe seats February 22, 2023
  • “183 series” diesel trains will retire in Hokkaido – They make final runs in each directions February 20, 2023
  • The ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka February 17, 2023
  • Call me “Urara”! New JR trains in Okayama – 1200 suggestions for the nickname contest February 6, 2023
  • Exterior design of the JR East E8 Series scheduled to start commercial operation on the Yamagata and Tohoku Shinkansen in the spring of 2024 (Imge by JR East) New Yamagata Shinkansen E8 Series debut – A E3 Series train will be repainted in silver February 2, 2023
  • ‘SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go’ runs in East Hokkaido – The coaches with stoves are renewed January 31, 2023
  • Tap to ride Fukuoka Subway from all stations – 6 brands OK including Visa and UnionPay January 16, 2023
  • Minamiaso Railway new diesel car unvailed – Restoring from the Kumamoto earthquake January 10, 2023
  • Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9 January 4, 2023
  • JR East E7 series operated on the Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen (PhotoNetwork/Photo AC) Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster December 29, 2022
  • New tourist trains will run around Tohoku – “HINABI” & “SATONO” with spacious seats December 26, 2022
  • Nankai Railway accepts “Tap to pay with Visa” – From Kansai Airport to Osaka / Koyasan December 14, 2022
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Most Popular Posts

  • The final season of “SL GINGA” to retire in June – Strongly revitalizing tourism in Tohoku
    March 22, 2023
  • Hitachi's SRT 2000 series train running on the SRT Light Red Line
    New commuter electric trains “SRT Red Line” launch from Bangkok – Fleets from Japan
    August 8, 2021
  • “THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu
    March 7, 2023
  • Tokyo Monorail type 10000 train running with Mt. Fuji in the background
    New Year’s Day on Rinkai Line, Yurikamome & Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line
    December 12, 2020
  • Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan
    June 10, 2022
  • Newly opened the Metro Green Line, the first urban railway in Taichung City
    Newly opened the Metro Green Line, the first urban railway in Taichung City
    November 16, 2020
  • Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9
    January 4, 2023
  • The only “DAY OUT WITH THOMAS” in Asia – Meet the tank engine on Oigawa Railway
    March 3, 2023
  • New low cost bus routes from Narita Airport – The cheapest way to Ikebukuro & Shibuya
    July 8, 2022
  • The ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka
    February 17, 2023

Japan Railway News

  • March 22, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    The final season of “SL GINGA” to retire in June – Strongly revitalizing tourism in Tohoku

    JR East's Morioka branch office will hold various events in collaboration with people along the Kamaishi Line to boost the excitement of the steam locomotive-pulled sightseeing train "SL GINGA", which will end operation in June 2023.
    Japan Railway News 
  • March 7, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    “THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu

    Tokyu Corportation and JR Hokkaido will operate the sightseeing train "THE ROYAL EXPRESS 〜HOKKAIDO CRUISE TRAIN〜"...
    Japan Railway News 
  • March 3, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    The only “DAY OUT WITH THOMAS” in Asia – Meet the tank engine on Oigawa Railway

    Oigawa Railway will hold an official event "DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2023" with the theme of...
    Japan Railway News 
  • February 22, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Tobu’s brandnew train ‘SPECIA X’ debuts on July – From Tokyo to Nikko with luxe seats

    Tobu Railway has decided details such as the service date and timetables for the new limited...
    Japan Railway News 

COVID-19

  • October 17, 2022 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required

    In order to resume international traffic of people, the Japanese government has relaxed border measures related to COVID-19 and started operation from Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
    Airline News COVID-19 
  • May 10, 2022 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Nankai resumed “rapi:t” canceled by COVID-19 – Kansai Airport passengers on the rise

    Nankai Electric Railway has resumed fully operation of the Limited Express "rapi:t" for the first time...
    COVID-19 Japan Railway News 
  • Ibaraki Airport Terminal Building is closed from February 2 (Tuesday) to 14 (Sunday)
    February 2, 2021 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Now Ibaraki Airport have zero flights – Skymark cancels all 12 flights due to COVID-19

    All flights to and from Ibaraki Airport has been suspended from February 1, 2021 (Monday).
    Airline News COVID-19 
  • Tochomae Station on the Toei Subway Oed Line (image)
    December 30, 2020 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    [Breaking news] Toei Oedo Line runs every 10 minutes – The drivers was infected with COVID-19

    The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation has announced that it will operate the Toei Subway Oedo...
    COVID-19 Japan Railway News 

Asia Railway News

  • June 15, 2022 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Seoul Metro reopens midnight train services – Korea’s COVID-19 controls quite cleared

    Following the lifting of the epidemic prevention measures for COVID-19 in South Korea, Seoul Metro and the Korail Corporation are gradually resuming late-night operation on subway lines in the Seoul metropolitan area.
    Korea Railway News 
  • June 6, 2022 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Sillim Line enhances convenience in Seoul – Rubber tire metro connecting Lines 1-2-7-9

    Seoul City opened a new railway line "Sillim Line Metro" connecting north and south in the...
    Korea Railway News 
  • Korail Class 341000 train operating on the Seoul Metro Line 4 etc. (스마트랜스/Pixabay)
    March 26, 2022 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Reduced by 1 hour to central Seoul! Metro Line 4 extended 3 stations to Namyangju City

    Seoul Metro started operation of Jinjeop Line (진접선), which is an extension of Metro Line 4,...
    Korea Railway News 
  • Hitachi's SRT 2000 series train running on the SRT Light Red Line
    August 8, 2021 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    New commuter electric trains “SRT Red Line” launch from Bangkok – Fleets from Japan

    The test operation of the new commuter electric trains "SRT Red Lines" owned by the State...
    Thailand Railway News 

Europe Railway News

  • June 4, 2022 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Elizabeth Line bearing the Queen’s name opens – Penetrated London from east to west

    Transport for London (TfL) opened a new heavy rail line, the Elizabeth Line, which runs east-west through central London on May 24, 2022 (Tue).
    UK Railway News 
  • "Wightlink" Ferry connecting Portsmouth and Isle of Wight
    January 5, 2021 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Britain’s oldest former London Tube rolling stock retires at age 82 – Island Line, Wight

    The London Tube rolling stock manufactured in 1938 worked out its final run on the Island...
    UK Railway News 
  • Paris Metro Line 14 extended open "Saint-Lazare - Mairie de Saint-Ouen"
    December 15, 2020 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Paris Metro Line 14 extended open “Saint-Lazare – Mairie de Saint-Ouen”

    RATP began the service of extension section between "Saint-Lazare Station" and "Mairie de Saint-Ouen" on Metro...
    France Railway News 
  • Paris Metro Saint-Michel Station
    November 21, 2020 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Summary: Railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – France (as of November 21, 2020)

    France has been locked down nationwide for the second time since October 30, 2020, following the serious spread...
    COVID-19 France Railway News 

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Most Popular Posts

  • The final season of “SL GINGA” to retire in June – Strongly revitalizing tourism in Tohoku
    March 22, 2023
  • Hitachi's SRT 2000 series train running on the SRT Light Red Line
    New commuter electric trains “SRT Red Line” launch from Bangkok – Fleets from Japan
    August 8, 2021
  • “THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu
    March 7, 2023
  • Tokyo Monorail type 10000 train running with Mt. Fuji in the background
    New Year’s Day on Rinkai Line, Yurikamome & Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line
    December 12, 2020
  • Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan
    June 10, 2022
  • Newly opened the Metro Green Line, the first urban railway in Taichung City
    Newly opened the Metro Green Line, the first urban railway in Taichung City
    November 16, 2020
  • Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9
    January 4, 2023
  • The only “DAY OUT WITH THOMAS” in Asia – Meet the tank engine on Oigawa Railway
    March 3, 2023
  • New low cost bus routes from Narita Airport – The cheapest way to Ikebukuro & Shibuya
    July 8, 2022
  • The ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka
    February 17, 2023

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