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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.

The station with the shortest business days in Japan to open for two days only – Commemorative tickets only on-site with different designs for both days
The station with the shortest business days in Japan to open for two days only – Commemorative tickets only on-site with different designs for both days
Nishitetsu’s oldest train 600 series to feature nostalgic revival paintwork – Running for over 60 years on the Omuta & Kaizuka Lines
Nishitetsu’s oldest train 600 series to feature nostalgic revival paintwork – Running for over 60 years on the Omuta & Kaizuka Lines
Reserved seat cars with Wi-Fi and power outlets expend to “Express for Shibuya” – Sit comfortably for just 500 yen on the Toyoko Line from Yokohama
Reserved seat cars with Wi-Fi and power outlets expend to “Express for Shibuya” – Sit comfortably for just 500 yen on the Toyoko Line from Yokohama
Popular tourist trains in northern Kanto and Shikoku collaborate for the first time – offering limited-edition “craft beer” from each region on board
Popular tourist trains in northern Kanto and Shikoku collaborate for the first time – offering limited-edition “craft beer” from each region on board
Yamagata Shinkansen “Tsubasa” direct to Tokyo will expand from 1 to 3 round trips – E8 series train malfunction still unknown
Yamagata Shinkansen “Tsubasa” direct to Tokyo will expand from 1 to 3 round trips – E8 series train malfunction still unknown
“All-you-can-drink” beer train returns to Fujikyu Railway – Realizing a midsummer beer trip of “up to five hours” at the foot of Mount Fuji
“All-you-can-drink” beer train returns to Fujikyu Railway – Realizing a midsummer beer trip of “up to five hours” at the foot of Mount Fuji
New “rapid service” from Hiroshima Station to Kamiyacho – With the opening of the Hiroden “Ekimae Ohashi Route”
New “rapid service” from Hiroshima Station to Kamiyacho – With the opening of the Hiroden “Ekimae Ohashi Route”
Tokyu cruise train to travel the Tokaido route towards Aichi & Gifu – Lunches on the train: French → Eel → Italian → Chinese
Tokyu cruise train to travel the Tokaido route towards Aichi & Gifu – Lunches on the train: French → Eel → Italian → Chinese
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
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  • Design of the commemorative station nameplate to be installed at Tsushimanomiya Station (Provided by JR Shikoku)
    The station with the shortest business days in Japan to open for two days only – Commemorative tickets only on-site with different designs for both daysJuly 18, 2025
  • Nishitetsu 600 series train repainted in "Ice Green" (right) (Courtesy of Nishi-Nippon Railroad)
    Nishitetsu’s oldest train 600 series to feature nostalgic revival paintwork – Running for over 60 years on the Omuta & Kaizuka LinesJuly 17, 2025
  • Tokyu 5050 series EMU incorporating the paid seat reservation service "Q SEAT" car (Katsumi Yokoyama)
    Reserved seat cars with Wi-Fi and power outlets expend to “Express for Shibuya” – Sit comfortably for just 500 yen on the Toyoko Line from YokohamaJuly 16, 2025
  • JR Shikoku Kiha 185 series diesel railcar running on the "Iyonada Monogatari" limited express, and Tobu N100 series EMU running on the "Spacia X" limited express (Courtesy of Tobu Railway)
    Popular tourist trains in northern Kanto and Shikoku collaborate for the first time – offering limited-edition “craft beer” from each region on boardJuly 15, 2025
  • JR East E8 series EMU running on the Yamagata Shinkansen (りきー/PhotoAC)
    Yamagata Shinkansen “Tsubasa” direct to Tokyo will expand from 1 to 3 round trips – E8 series train malfunction still unknownJuly 14, 2025
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“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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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

  • [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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