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.
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Year: 2023
“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〜” in its fourth season on routes within Hokkaido from July to September 2023.
Read MoreThe 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 children’s television series “Thomas the Tank Engine”, which is popular all over the world, and the steam locomotive train “Thomas the Tank Engine” will be operated.
Read MoreTobu’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 express “SPECIA X”, which will debut in the direction of Nikko and Kinugawa on July 15, 2023 (Sat).
Read More“183 series” diesel trains will retire in Hokkaido – They make final runs in each directions
JR Hokkaido will end regular operation of the diesel limited express trains “Kiha 183 series” on March 17, 2023 (Fri), and after that, will carry out final-run operation as extra trains and group trains until April.
Read MoreThe ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka
In line with the opening of Osaka Station (Umekita Area) in March 2023, JR West will operate the extra limited express trains “MAHOROBA” that connects Osaka, Shin-Osaka and Nara without changing trains.
Read MoreCall me “Urara”! New JR trains in Okayama – 1200 suggestions for the nickname contest
JR West has decided on a nickname for the new suburban trains “227 series” to be introduced in the Okayama & Bingo area from 2023 that was solicited from the general public.
Read MoreNew Yamagata Shinkansen E8 Series debut – A E3 Series train will be repainted in silver
JR East will introduce a new train “E8 Series” that will start commercial operation on the Yamagata Shinkansen from the spring of 2024, and will conduct trial runs for about one year.
Read More‘SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go’ runs in East Hokkaido – The coaches with stoves are renewed
JR Hokkaido is operating the steam locomotive (SL) towed sightseeing train “SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go”, which will celebrate its 23rd year this season, between Kushiro and Shibecha on the Semmo Line from January to March 2023.
Read MoreTap to ride Fukuoka Subway from all stations – 6 brands OK including Visa and UnionPay
The Fukuoka City Subway is currently conducting a verification test about riding with the contactless payments of credit cards. From March 27, 2023 (Monday), the acceptable stations will be expanded to all stations on all lines, and the payment brands that can be used will be added.
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