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The name “Hana Akari” for new gracious train – Various journeys around western Japan
October 27, 2023
“Anpanman Trains” have met 1 million people – 21 train cars in Shikoku attract children
July 3, 2023
The first new tram route in 75 years in Japan – Utsunomiya LRT will launch in August 26
June 12, 2023
Go to see the blooming flowers in Hokkaido – Special tourism trains run for Furano & Biei
May 29, 2023
“183 series” diesel trains will retire in Hokkaido – They make final runs in each directions
February 20, 2023
New tourist train creates “a special journey” – JR West will start in 2024 from Hokuriku
November 28, 2022
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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?
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
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
“New paid express train” will directly connect Tokyo Skytree and Narita Airport – Keisei expands investment to target new demand from Oshiage
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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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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