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Improving transfer at the world’s busiest terminal – Keio starts Shinjuku renovation work

August 15, 2023August 14, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Keio Corporation has decided to promote a large-scale redevelopment project planned in the Shinjuku area, their most important base, and at the same time proceed with the improvement work of Shinjuku Station in stages.

“YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR Kyushu has announced that the Kyudai Line will resume operation on all lines from the first train on July 20, 2023 (Thu), which has been suspended in two sections due to the damage to track equipment caused by heavy rain.

US’ first autonomous metro opened in Hawaii – Planned to reach Int’l Airport in 2 years

July 13, 2023July 10, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Construction of the first full-fledged urban railway “Skyline” in Hawaii, USA has been proceeding in Honolulu on O’ahu, and on June 30, 2023 (Fri), commercial train operation began on the first section.

Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Minamiaso Railway, which suffered severe damage to its track facilities due to the Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred in April 2016, will resume operation on all lines on July 15, 2023 (Sat) under a new management system.

Seats and toilets will be renewed like a new car – JR Shikoku’s 30-year-old express EMU

June 22, 2023June 21, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR Shikoku has begun refurbishing the 8000 series limited express trains operated by the Yosan Line limited express trains “Shiokaze” and “Ishizuchi”, and will implement changes such as design and seat renewal, enhancing barrier-free access, and westernization of toilets.

Feel Nikko at the cafe inside Tobu “SPACIA X” – Beer and coffee made by local craftmen

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Tobu Railway has decided on the name, detailed products and sales method of the new cafe counter that will open in Car 1 of the new Limited Express “SPACIA X”, which will start operating on July 15, 2023 (Sat).

The first new tram route in 75 years in Japan – Utsunomiya LRT will launch in August 26

June 12, 2023June 11, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in Tochigi Prefecture held a joint press conference with Utsunomiya Light Rail Co.,Ltd. (headquarters: Utsunomiya City), which is in charge of Haga-Utsunomiya LRT operation, and announced officially that the start date of the LRT “LIGHTLINE” service is August 26, 2023 (Sat).

No need to change trains from Tokyo Station – JR builds a new access to Haneda Airport

May 22, 2023May 19, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

As part of the “Haneda Airport Access Line (tentative name)” plan, which will enable access to Haneda Airport from various directions without having to change trains, JR East will begin construction of the “East Yamaote Route” and the “Access New Line” connecting directly toward Tokyo Station.

Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9

January 4, 2023December 30, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

As part of the Shibuya Station improvement work, JR East will suspend or reduce the number of trains on the Yamanote Line from the first train on January 7 (Sat) to the last train on 8 (Sun), 2023, in order to switch the track of the Yamanote Line Outer Circle.

It’s time for test runs! Haga Utsunomiya LRT – ‘LIGHTLINE’ will launch from August 2023

November 16, 2022November 12, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The Haga Utsunomiya LRT, a new light rail transit that is being constructed with the aim of opening in August 2023, will soon begin trial operation for the first time in some sections where construction has been completed.