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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 new hybrid “HC35” series for the “Mie” rapid and Takayama Line local trains – 38 cars will be introduced to replace aging diesel railcars – What about the seating arrangement?
Commuter train congestion rates are gradually increasing – What are Tokyo’s two worst lines with “163%”? – Osaka and Nagoya recovered to 90% of pre-COVID levels
The end date for the “round-trip discount” – Tickets inherited from the Japan National Railways no longer be sold – JR East introduces a surcharge for cross-company travel
The Owani Line will full suspension of service in March 2028 due to user declining – To effectively closed and replaced with alternative transportation – Konan Railway in Aomori
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
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The new hybrid “HC35” series for the “Mie” rapid and Takayama Line local trains – 38 cars will be introduced to replace aging diesel railcars – What about the seating arrangement?
October 28, 2025
Bus replacement service will end on the Rikuu West Line – Closed due to construction of a parallel road tunnel – Rail service resumes for the first time in 3 years and 8 months
October 18, 2025
The end date for the “round-trip discount” – Tickets inherited from the Japan National Railways no longer be sold – JR East introduces a surcharge for cross-company travel
October 11, 2025
The Owani Line will full suspension of service in March 2028 due to user declining – To effectively closed and replaced with alternative transportation – Konan Railway in Aomori
October 4, 2025
Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
September 30, 2025
First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
September 29, 2025
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
September 28, 2025
Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!
September 27, 2025
Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will end
September 26, 2025
Make Shinkansen reservations directly from LINE – No member registration required – Starting in October on the Tokaido, Sanyo & Kyushu
September 13, 2025
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