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Peach’s international flights revives on August – “Osaka-Seoul” route is ready to restart
June 29, 2022
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen will launch soon – Reducing time to Nagasaki by 30 minutes
June 13, 2022
Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan
June 10, 2022
Joetsu Shinkansen will run 7 minutes faster – Maximum speed raises 240 to 275 km/h
June 9, 2022
Japan’s first hybrid gates in Fukuoka Subway – Accept both Traffic IC and credit cards
June 8, 2022
Free Wi-Fi will be partially closed on trains – Tokyo Metro reduces services for foreigners
June 7, 2022
Kamikochi Line will restart full operation on June – Damaged by the heavy rain in 2021
May 12, 2022
Fresh green “Maple Tree Tunnel” in Kyoto – Eizan Railway slow down until the end of May
May 11, 2022
Nankai resumed “rapi:t” canceled by COVID-19 – Kansai Airport passengers on the rise
May 10, 2022
Sightseeing express “Ayoyoshi” started to run – Luxary train etween Osaka, Nara & Kyoto
May 1, 2022
Keikyu’s brand new multi purpose train “Le Ciel” – Logo designed with a soft blue “Sky”
April 19, 2022
Enjoy the greatest marshlands in Japan – JR Hokkaido “Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko-go”
April 16, 2022
“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
April 15, 2022
Earthquake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen resumed – takes extra time due to slow driving
April 14, 2022
Tohoku Shinkansen will resume in full on April 14 – Recovering well from the earthquake
April 6, 2022
Suigun Line “Cycle Train” available every weekend – Ride the train with your favorite bike
April 5, 2022
Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Fukushima on April 2 – Recovering from heavy earthquake
April 1, 2022
JR Kinokuni Line “Cycle Train” going good – service area widened, stair slope attatched
March 31, 2022
Tokyo Metro got licence to construct extension sections of Yurakucho & Namboku Lines
March 29, 2022
C61 steam locomotive “SL Gumma” runs on Golden Week with newly designed rollsigns
March 29, 2022
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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
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
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?
Seibu’s first “Sustainable Train” to begin operation soon – Unprecedented transfer from Odakyu to make up for delays in energy conservation
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
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Returning after a 6-year hiatus! The “Train Festival” closest to Mt. Fuji – Many free trial events at three venues – 100 yen unlimited ride available for children
November 28, 2025
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
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