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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
“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
Operation resumed on JR Iida Line between Misakubo and Hiraoka (updated on September 28, 2020)
September 28, 2020
‘Mikuriya’ – New station on JR Tōkaidō Line has launched business
March 14, 2020
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May 30, 2025
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May 29, 2025
“Sit back and relax from Sendai” – Brand new weekend express to debut in July – 10 minutes faster than local trains
May 28, 2025
“Moving away from a confusing terminal,” Meitetsu Nagoya Station – Relocation, track expansion, new airport access platform
May 27, 2025
“New paid express train” will directly connect Tokyo Skytree and Narita Airport – Keisei expands investment to target new demand from Oshiage
May 26, 2025
Desiner Mitooka’s long-awaited “Toden” tram design to traditional golden yellow – A new “Tokyo specialty” with the crowdfunding to realize the renewal
May 23, 2025
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May 22, 2025
Design of new trains connecting the sea and mountains – unity with Toyama’s nature – Revitalization of the Johana & Himi Line
May 21, 2025
Nagoya’s “red subway trains” are finally being replaced – Meitetsu new 500 series train with new additional “non-red” coloring
May 20, 2025
The tourist train “Hana Akari” operates on a route around Lake BiwaKo – Enjoy Shiga’s local food and hospitality in luxurious seats
May 19, 2025
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