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Awake to find early view of Tateyama Mountain – Take new direct bus service from Tokyo
July 6, 2023
“Anpanman Trains” have met 1 million people – 21 train cars in Shikoku attract children
July 3, 2023
To end cable car and lift service near Osaka – Nose Railway withdraws from Mt. Myoken
June 29, 2023
“Suica” will be finally accepted at Nagano Station – 23 stations join including Oito Line
June 26, 2023
Seats and toilets will be renewed like a new car – JR Shikoku’s 30-year-old express EMU
June 22, 2023
Feel Nikko at the cafe inside Tobu “SPACIA X” – Beer and coffee made by local craftmen
June 19, 2023
“KYOTRAM”, new Kyoto-style tram on Randen – Makes older cars over 50 years old retire
June 15, 2023
The first new tram route in 75 years in Japan – Utsunomiya LRT will launch in August 26
June 12, 2023
Thai first monorail “MRT Yellow Line” launches – 30km connecting suburbs of Bangkok
June 8, 2023
Hybrid “HIDA” won the train of the year in Japan – Blue Ribbon Award chosen by railfans
June 5, 2023
JR Kyushu welcomes a new train designer – For a laxe sightseeing train to Yufuin, Beppu
June 1, 2023
Go to see the blooming flowers in Hokkaido – Special tourism trains run for Furano & Biei
May 29, 2023
Touch your credit card when riding Enoden – Can this service ease tourism congestion?
May 25, 2023
No need to change trains from Tokyo Station – JR builds a new access to Haneda Airport
May 22, 2023
Malaysia’s New MRT line has a length of 56km – Putrajaya Line updates commuter travel
May 18, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
Osaka Metro’s new train like a “spaceship” – 400 series leading role in Expo 2025 access
May 11, 2023
The final season of “SL GINGA” to retire in June – Strongly revitalizing tourism in Tohoku
March 22, 2023
“THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu
March 7, 2023
The only “DAY OUT WITH THOMAS” in Asia – Meet the tank engine on Oigawa Railway
March 3, 2023
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JR East’s “new overnight express train” to debut in spring 2027 – Running between the Tokyo and Tohoku with all private room seats
Noto Railway to speed up with new electric diesel cars – Local governments cover trains and stations maintenance costs with increased subsidies
The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
Odakyu “Hakone Freepass” to increase by 1,000 yen – From October to coincide with fare revisions for ropeway and pirate ship – Why?
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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
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Touch payment credit becomes unlimited ride ticket – Nishitetsu to start in July – First trial in western Japan of transportation app by card company
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JR Central launches new “Summer Unlimited Travel Ticket” – 3,900 yen for two days cheaper than “18 Ticket” – Purchase conditions apply
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Chichibu Railway “SL” extends section for the first time in 37 years – No problem during night test run – Special “Gyoda-go” runs in August
June 23, 2025
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