‘SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go’ runs in East Hokkaido – The coaches with stoves are renewed

JR Hokkaido is operating the steam locomotive (SL) towed sightseeing train “SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go”, which will celebrate its 23rd year this season, between Kushiro and Shibecha on the Semmo Line from January to March 2023.

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

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.

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Free ride all day on Wakasa Railway on December 6 – The 90th anniversary of its opening

Wakasa Railway's sightseeing train "Yazu" type WT3000, crossing the Hatto River between Yazukoko-mae Station and Inabafunaoka Station

Wakasa Railway, which operates the local railway Wakasa Line in Tottori Prefecture, will hold the Thanksgiving Festival on December 6, 2020 (Sunday), commemorating the 90th anniversary of the opening of the entire line. On the day, the fare for all sections will be free of charge.

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