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The station numbering on JR Chūō Line expanded between Hatsukari and Kobuchizawa stations
April 21, 2020
The trams of Toyama Chihō Railway connected north and south and began direct operation
March 21, 2020
Sanriku Railway Rias Line resumed service between Kamaishi and Rikuchū-yamada stations
March 21, 2020
Tōjiin station on Randen Kitano line has renamed to ‘Tōjiin-Ritsumeikan University’
March 20, 2020
9 stations of Keikyu & Tokyo Monorail has been renamed
March 14, 2020
‘Minami-iyo’ – New station on JR Yosan Line has launched business
March 14, 2020
‘Mikuriya’ – New station on JR Tōkaidō Line has launched business
March 14, 2020
Ogata Station on Akita-nairiku Line has renamed to ‘Jōmon-ogata’
March 14, 2020
Sanriku Railway Rias Line resumed service between Fudai and Kuji stations
March 14, 2020
5 new stations of JR Kesennuma Line BRT & Ōfunato Line BRT has launched business
March 14, 2020
JR Joban Line resumes service on the whole section for the first time in 9 years
March 14, 2020
Sanuki Station on JR Joban Line has renamed to ‘Ryugasakishi’
March 14, 2020
‘Takanawa Gateway’ – New station on JR Yamanote & Keihin-Tohoku Lines has launched business
March 14, 2020
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