World Transit Maps
Rail Travel News
“World Transit Maps” App
Web Transit Maps (β)
Gifu
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
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
New model “SHINANO” promises comfortable – Next-generation “tilting train” coming up
July 27, 2023
Hybrid “HIDA” won the train of the year in Japan – Blue Ribbon Award chosen by railfans
June 5, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
Shinkansen aims for “Semi-automated driving” – JR Central shows future railway vision
November 9, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
April 15, 2022
Summary of railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – West Japan (as of November 6, 2020)
November 6, 2020
Popular articles of Rail Travel News
Nankai to start operating new tourist train to Koyasan next spring – Targeting the wealthy with luxurious interior and meal service
The 311 series contributed to the speed increase around Nagoya – How about a “real final run” tour before the train scrapped?
Supporting Hiroshima’s development for 30 years – Astram Line 6000 series nearing retirement soon with “Thank you”
Tokyu renovates 468 veteran rolling stocks to the latest design – Adding “smiley face” to front of Meguro & Toyoko Line trains
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
Latest articles of Rail Travel News
Nankai to start operating new tourist train to Koyasan next spring – Targeting the wealthy with luxurious interior and meal service
May 16, 2025
The 311 series contributed to the speed increase around Nagoya – How about a “real final run” tour before the train scrapped?
May 15, 2025
Supporting Hiroshima’s development for 30 years – Astram Line 6000 series nearing retirement soon with “Thank you”
May 14, 2025
Tokyu renovates 468 veteran rolling stocks to the latest design – Adding “smiley face” to front of Meguro & Toyoko Line trains
May 9, 2025
Closed railroad x Deregistered car = Future train? Former “Thunderbird” to be revived as restaurant in Kyoto
May 8, 2025
Bridge works will disrupt Utsunomiya Line during Golden Week – Be careful of the last trains from Ueno, Shinjuku or Omiya
May 1, 2025
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
April 28, 2025
Kyushu express trains partially suspended, no replacement buses – daytime work on the border between Oita / Miyazaki for two days in May and June
April 27, 2025
Ueno-Tokyo Line to stop at Kawaguchi Station – When? Regain its status as “Saitama’s closest station to central Tokyo”
April 27, 2025
Enjoy the Shonan seascape from the cross-seats of the “700 Series” – Enoden’s first new train in 20 years with a unique interior
April 26, 2025
Read More