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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
[Improved] Travel between wide areas now more comfortable! The scale of the tile maps has been adjusted to display a wider area
December 3, 2024
All-new designed! “Real” Japan railway maps now available on the app “World Transit Maps”
November 8, 2024
Yamanote Line closed all days on this weedend – Final stage of Shibuya improving work
November 17, 2023
Feel luxury on the train to Yufuin and Beppu – What does the “Kampachi/Ichiroku” mean?
November 10, 2023
The name “Hana Akari” for new gracious train – Various journeys around western Japan
October 27, 2023
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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
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
Aiming to resume in the fall of 2027, restoration costs 1.4 billion yen – Isumi Railway asks for support, suspending by a derailment accident
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
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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
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
August 30, 2025
First fare revision since Tsukuba Express opened – Children’s IC fare capped at 200 yen to support childcare – Magnetic tickets to be phased out with touch payment and QR code adoption
August 29, 2025
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