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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.

“18 Ticket” that can be used anytime!? Unlimited rides on local trains for 3 consecutive days “East Japan Nonbiri Tabi Pass” from July
“18 Ticket” that can be used anytime!? Unlimited rides on local trains for 3 consecutive days “East Japan Nonbiri Tabi Pass” from July
Kintetsu Osaka & Nagoya Lines’ new 1A and 1B series trains with “blue” color – General trains with toilets introduced for the first time on Nara & Minami-Osaka Lines
Kintetsu Osaka & Nagoya Lines’ new 1A and 1B series trains with “blue” color – General trains with toilets introduced for the first time on Nara & Minami-Osaka Lines
Take the “Beer Express” to the Kawagoe Summer Festival while drinking draft beer – The Laview stopped at Hon-Kawagoe Station becomes “Platform Bar”
Take the “Beer Express” to the Kawagoe Summer Festival while drinking draft beer – The Laview stopped at Hon-Kawagoe Station becomes “Platform Bar”
JR East’s “new overnight express train” to debut in spring 2027 – Running between the Tokyo and Tohoku with all private room seats
JR East’s “new overnight express train” to debut in spring 2027 – Running between the Tokyo and Tohoku with all private room seats
Tobu restores “a century ago paint” despite lack of accurate records – To mark 100 years since the Tojo Line fully opened
Tobu restores “a century ago paint” despite lack of accurate records – To mark 100 years since the Tojo Line fully opened
“Crushed stone transport rollingstocks” debuts in Gumma as new partner for SLs – Yellow-faced “GV” to replace aging locomotives
“Crushed stone transport rollingstocks” debuts in Gumma as new partner for SLs – Yellow-faced “GV” to replace aging locomotives
“Half-price campaign” allows unlimited travel on all Tokyu lines for 370 yen – Well-received last year – Minatomirai Line also discounted
“Half-price campaign” allows unlimited travel on all Tokyu lines for 370 yen – Well-received last year – Minatomirai Line also discounted
“Seishun 18 Ticket” new rule applied for the first time in summer – Also available “Hokkaido & East Japan Pass” with unlimited travel for 7 consecutive days
“Seishun 18 Ticket” new rule applied for the first time in summer – Also available “Hokkaido & East Japan Pass” with unlimited travel for 7 consecutive days
Aiming to resume in the fall of 2027, restoration costs 1.4 billion yen – Isumi Railway asks for support, suspending by a derailment accident
Aiming to resume in the fall of 2027, restoration costs 1.4 billion yen – Isumi Railway asks for support, suspending by a derailment accident
“Two companies’ electric locomotives” repainted in a collaboration – Lime and cement freight trains on the Chichibu and Sangi Railways
“Two companies’ electric locomotives” repainted in a collaboration – Lime and cement freight trains on the Chichibu and Sangi Railways
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  • JR East E721 series EMU operating on the Ban'etsu West Line and other lines (Katsumi Yokoyama)
    “18 Ticket” that can be used anytime!? Unlimited rides on local trains for 3 consecutive days “East Japan Nonbiri Tabi Pass” from JulyJune 16, 2025
  • The Kintetsu 1A series electric train, which will be introduced on the Osaka Line and Nagoya Line from January 2026 (Courtesy of Kintetsu Railway)
    Kintetsu Osaka & Nagoya Lines’ new 1A and 1B series trains with “blue” color – General trains with toilets introduced for the first time on Nara & Minami-Osaka LinesJune 13, 2025
  • Seibu Railway's Limited Express Red Arrow 10000 series EMU operating as the Shinjuku Line Limited Express "Koedo" (Katsumi Yokoyama)
    Take the “Beer Express” to the Kawagoe Summer Festival while drinking draft beer – The Laview stopped at Hon-Kawagoe Station becomes “Platform Bar”June 12, 2025
  • A new overnight express train, modified from JR East's E657 series train, scheduled for introduction in spring 2027 (Photo courtesy of JR East)
    JR East’s “new overnight express train” to debut in spring 2027 – Running between the Tokyo and Tohoku with all private room seatsJune 11, 2025
  • Tobu Railway 8000 series EMU "Grape Color No. 1" paint scheme commemorating the 100th anniversary of the full opening of the Tojo Line (provided by Tobu Railway)
    Tobu restores “a century ago paint” despite lack of accurate records – To mark 100 years since the Tojo Line fully openedJune 10, 2025
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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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