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Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways?

August 4, 2023August 2, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Because supply of IC cards is unstable due to the global shortage of semiconductors, most of the transportation IC cards “Suica” and “PASMO” have not been on sale in the Tokyo metropolitan and the eastern Japan area.

“Hokuso Line 1-day pass” – Go out avoiding crowds for New Year holidays

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Hokuso Railway will release the “Hokuso Line 1-day ticket” (for adults and children), which can be used for a longer period than usual to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Summary of railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – East Japan (as of November 6, 2020)

November 6, 2020November 22, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

We have summarized the status of updates in operation schedules of each railway operator due to COVID-19 (as of November 6, 2020, excluding in normal operation). Please check the latest operation status before using. Sendai Subway The last train (extra) every Friday is canceled for the time being. Chichibu Railway Some express and local trains are canceled. All direct trains for Seibu Line are canceled. The first train will be moved down and the last train will be moved up at some stations. Hokuso Railway One “Extra Liner” (from Imba nihon-idai to Keisei-Ueno) with a seating capacity is added in the morning. JR East The limited express “Narita Express” (Omiya,…