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Earthquake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen resumed – takes extra time due to slow driving

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

On April 14, 2022 (Thu), JR East will resume operation of all sections of the Tohoku Shinkansen, which had been suspended between Fukushima and Sendai due to the impact of the earthquake.

Tohoku Shinkansen will resume in full on April 14 – Recovering well from the earthquake

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR East announced that it plans to resume operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen, which is partially closed due to the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, from April 14, 2022 (Thu).

Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Fukushima on April 2 – Recovering from heavy earthquake

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR East will resume operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen, which has been disrupted between Koriyama and Ichinoseki due to the impact of the earthquake, from the section where restoration has been completed.

Enjoy virtual ride on the Tsugaru Railway at home with well-meaning “fare”

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The Tsugaru type 21 diesel car on Tsugaru Railway

Tsugaru Railway in Aomori Prefecture is publishing “Virtual Ride” on its website with videos of the station, the inside of the train, and the scenery of the running train, that makes you feel like you are on the train.

Hokkaido Shinkansen speeds up to 210 km/h in Seikan Tunnel during the year-end and New Year holidays

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR Hokkaido will increase the running speed in the Seikan Tunnel during the year-end and New Year holidays, and announced that some train times on the Hokkaido Shinkansen will be changed.