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Hankyu’s new model trains preserve tradition – Seat reservation will start on Kyoto Line
October 20, 2023
World’s best train trip “Seven Stars in Kyushu” – Most travelers love it for 3 years in a row
October 13, 2023
Sotetsu-Tokyu Link Line got the Grand Prize – Japan Railway Award selected 5 winners
October 6, 2023
Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once
September 29, 2023
Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering
September 22, 2023
Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March
September 15, 2023
Hope comes to local railway with aging trains – Nankai transferred a “new car” to Choshi
September 8, 2023
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
September 5, 2023
Goodbye to Tokaido Shinkansen sales wagon – Where can I buy coffee and ice creams?
August 25, 2023
Japan’s first native LRT “LIGHTLINE” launches – Entrusted the growth of Utsunomiya City
August 22, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
Improving transfer at the world’s busiest terminal – Keio starts Shinjuku renovation work
August 15, 2023
“Ninja Trains” Iga Railway will accept IC cards – A local railway runs at Ninja’s hometown
August 8, 2023
Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways?
August 4, 2023
The first expedition around Shikoku, Setouchi – Luxe cruise train “THE ROYAL EXPRESS”
August 1, 2023
New model “SHINANO” promises comfortable – Next-generation “tilting train” coming up
July 27, 2023
Riding with credit cards is welcome in Fukuoka – JR Kyushu increases area by 10 times
July 24, 2023
“YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain
July 20, 2023
US’ first autonomous metro opened in Hawaii – Planned to reach Int’l Airport in 2 years
July 13, 2023
Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years
July 10, 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
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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”
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First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
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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!
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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
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September 13, 2025
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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
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