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Nankai to start operating new tourist train to Koyasan next spring – Targeting the wealthy with luxurious interior and meal service
May 16, 2025
The 311 series contributed to the speed increase around Nagoya – How about a “real final run” tour before the train scrapped?
May 15, 2025
Supporting Hiroshima’s development for 30 years – Astram Line 6000 series nearing retirement soon with “Thank you”
May 14, 2025
Which nickname is best? Free space without seats – Keio’s new 2000 series trains make them comfortable with stollers
May 13, 2025
Tokyu renovates 468 veteran rolling stocks to the latest design – Adding “smiley face” to front of Meguro & Toyoko Line trains
May 9, 2025
Closed railroad x Deregistered car = Future train? Former “Thunderbird” to be revived as restaurant in Kyoto
May 8, 2025
[Important] Station Photo viewing service will be suspended
May 7, 2025
Korea railway map now “tile system” for easy travel from KTX to subways – Travelers can easily see the distances and feel at ease
May 4, 2025
Bridge works will disrupt Utsunomiya Line during Golden Week – Be careful of the last trains from Ueno, Shinjuku or Omiya
May 1, 2025
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
April 28, 2025
Kyushu express trains partially suspended, no replacement buses – daytime work on the border between Oita / Miyazaki for two days in May and June
April 27, 2025
Ueno-Tokyo Line to stop at Kawaguchi Station – When? Regain its status as “Saitama’s closest station to central Tokyo”
April 27, 2025
Enjoy the Shonan seascape from the cross-seats of the “700 Series” – Enoden’s first new train in 20 years with a unique interior
April 26, 2025
“What’s suitable new station name” To open in 2027 at Fukuoka – Gateway station to urban development on former Kyushu University site
April 26, 2025
What’s new about Sotetsu’s new “13000 series” EMU? Designed referencing generative AI – When start operating?
April 25, 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 maps
March 14, 2025
[Improvement] Major design renewal of Japan railway map! Increased information content makes it practical at any scale
February 21, 2025
[Improved] “Tile Cache” available for Japan’s railway map! Smoothen scrolling and save data charges
December 27, 2024
[Improved] Save on data charges while traveling! Japan’s railway maps now support “offline maps”
December 24, 2024
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The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
JR Kyushu’s all express trains can now be boarded with a QR code – No ticket required, just go directly to the “Green Ticket Gate”
New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the counters
“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
The yellow 1000 series also gets a “vermilion” design – “Red-bodied” colors comeback on Hanshin’s 120th anniversary since opening
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“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
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New “rapid service” from Hiroshima Station to Kamiyacho – With the opening of the Hiroden “Ekimae Ohashi Route”
July 10, 2025
Tokyu cruise train to travel the Tokaido route towards Aichi & Gifu – Lunches on the train: French → Eel → Italian → Chinese
July 9, 2025
The yellow 1000 series also gets a “vermilion” design – “Red-bodied” colors comeback on Hanshin’s 120th anniversary since opening
July 8, 2025
New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the counters
July 7, 2025
JR Kyushu’s all express trains can now be boarded with a QR code – No ticket required, just go directly to the “Green Ticket Gate”
July 4, 2025
Kumamoto Dentetsu will raise fares again – The initial fare 30 yen upper – Improvements to working conditions for drivers urgently needed
July 3, 2025
The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
July 2, 2025
Odakyu “Hakone Freepass” to increase by 1,000 yen – From October to coincide with fare revisions for ropeway and pirate ship – Why?
July 1, 2025
Noto Railway to speed up with new electric diesel cars – Local governments cover trains and stations maintenance costs with increased subsidies
June 30, 2025
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