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Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once
Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering
Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March
Hope comes to local railway with aging trains – Nankai transferred a “new car” to Choshi
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
Goodbye to Tokaido Shinkansen sales wagon – Where can I buy coffee and ice creams?
Japan’s first native LRT “LIGHTLINE” launches – Entrusted the growth of Utsunomiya City
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
Improving transfer at the world’s busiest terminal – Keio starts Shinjuku renovation work
“Ninja Trains” Iga Railway will accept IC cards – A local railway runs at Ninja’s hometown

Latest News

  • Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once September 29, 2023
  • Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering September 22, 2023
  • Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March September 15, 2023
  • Hope comes to local railway with aging trains – Nankai transferred a “new car” to Choshi September 8, 2023
  • The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo September 5, 2023
  • Goodbye to Tokaido Shinkansen sales wagon – Where can I buy coffee and ice creams? August 25, 2023
  • Japan’s first native LRT “LIGHTLINE” launches – Entrusted the growth of Utsunomiya City August 22, 2023
  • JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October August 18, 2023
  • Improving transfer at the world’s busiest terminal – Keio starts Shinjuku renovation work August 15, 2023
  • “Ninja Trains” Iga Railway will accept IC cards – A local railway runs at Ninja’s hometown August 8, 2023
  • Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways? August 4, 2023
  • The first expedition around Shikoku, Setouchi – Luxe cruise train “THE ROYAL EXPRESS” August 1, 2023
  • New model “SHINANO” promises comfortable – Next-generation “tilting train” coming up July 27, 2023
  • Riding with credit cards is welcome in Fukuoka – JR Kyushu increases area by 10 times July 24, 2023
  • “YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain July 20, 2023
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Most Popular Posts

  • Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once
    September 29, 2023

  • Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering
    September 22, 2023

  • Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways?
    August 4, 2023

  • Malaysia’s New MRT line has a length of 56km – Putrajaya Line updates commuter travel
    May 18, 2023

  • Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9
    January 4, 2023

  • 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

  • Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March
    September 15, 2023

  • New low cost bus routes from Narita Airport – The cheapest way to Ikebukuro & Shibuya
    July 8, 2022

  • 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 trains of "BTS Skytrain" running around the metropolitan area of Bangkok
    New station “Saint Louis” opens on February 8 – BTS Silom Line in Bangkok
    February 8, 2021

Japan Railway News

  • September 29, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once

    Seibu Railway, which was considering purchasing used rolling stock with a low environmental impact from other companies, calling it “Sustaibable Train Cars”, agreed to take over the “9000 series” from Tokyu Corporation and the “8000 type” from Odakyu Electric Railway. Total 100 cars of Tokyu “9000 series” and...
    Japan Railway News 
  • September 22, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering

    Nankai Electric Railway will revise the Nankai Line schedule on October 21, 2023 (Sat), restoring the...
    Japan Railway News 
  • September 15, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March

    With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, the third sector "Hapi-Line Fukui" (Headquarters: Fukui City),...
    Japan Railway News 
  • September 8, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Hope comes to local railway with aging trains – Nankai transferred a “new car” to Choshi

    Choshi Electric Railway announced that it has acquired the "2200 series" rolling stock owned by Nankai...
    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 8, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Thai first monorail “MRT Yellow Line” launches – 30km connecting suburbs of Bangkok

    Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company (EBM, Thailand) started the free fare trial runs from June 3, 2023 (Sat) on a part of section of the monorail "MRT Yellow Line" that has been developed in the eastern suburbs of Bangkok.
    Thailand Railway News 
  • May 18, 2023 横山 勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

    Malaysia’s New MRT line has a length of 56km – Putrajaya Line updates commuter travel

    The second section of the "MRT Putrajaya Line", which has been developed in the Klang Valley...
    Malaysia 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...
    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 

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

  • Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once
    September 29, 2023
  • Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering
    September 22, 2023
  • Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways?
    August 4, 2023
  • Malaysia’s New MRT line has a length of 56km – Putrajaya Line updates commuter travel
    May 18, 2023
  • Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9
    January 4, 2023
  • 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
  • Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March
    September 15, 2023
  • New low cost bus routes from Narita Airport – The cheapest way to Ikebukuro & Shibuya
    July 8, 2022
  • 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 trains of "BTS Skytrain" running around the metropolitan area of Bangkok
    New station “Saint Louis” opens on February 8 – BTS Silom Line in Bangkok
    February 8, 2021

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