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11 Kansai railway companies collaborate with “Myaku-Myaku” – 13 new Expo commemorative goods – Limited-edition products with 7 JR companies also available
August 19, 2025
Feel luxury on the train to Yufuin and Beppu – What does the “Kampachi/Ichiroku” mean?
November 10, 2023
World’s best train trip “Seven Stars in Kyushu” – Most travelers love it for 3 years in a row
October 13, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
Riding with credit cards is welcome in Fukuoka – JR Kyushu increases area by 10 times
July 24, 2023
“YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain
July 20, 2023
Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years
July 10, 2023
JR Kyushu welcomes a new train designer – For a laxe sightseeing train to Yufuin, Beppu
June 1, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
Minamiaso Railway new diesel car unvailed – Restoring from the Kumamoto earthquake
January 10, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
‘Queen Beetle’ entered on Japan-Korea route – First international service after pandemic
November 10, 2022
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen will launch soon – Reducing time to Nagasaki by 30 minutes
June 13, 2022
Demon Slayer – “SL Kimetsu no Yaiba” runs again for 5 days in December
December 11, 2020
“Ureshino-Onsen” “Shin-Omura” – New station name decided on Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu Route
November 27, 2020
Summary of railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – West Japan (as of November 6, 2020)
November 6, 2020
Disrupted operation on partial sections of JR Kyūdai Line and Hisatsu Line (updated on August 31, 2020)
August 31, 2020
Resumed operation of JR Hōhi Line between Higo-ōzu and Aso after 4 years and 4 months
August 8, 2020
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A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
Nankai to start operating new tourist train to Koyasan next spring – Targeting the wealthy with luxurious interior and meal service
“Kirby”-themed trains to run on three Hankyu lines – Special trains also on Nose Electric Railway – The first “capsule toys” from their collaboration
How to get to Okinawa’s new theme park “Junglia”? How to get free parking? Direct buses from Naha requires a reservation
Latest articles of Rail Travel News
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
August 30, 2025
First fare revision since Tsukuba Express opened – Children’s IC fare capped at 200 yen to support childcare – Magnetic tickets to be phased out with touch payment and QR code adoption
August 29, 2025
“Kirby”-themed trains to run on three Hankyu lines – Special trains also on Nose Electric Railway – The first “capsule toys” from their collaboration
August 28, 2025
The Tokaido Shinkansen’s first “rainbow-like” special livery soon discontinued – Featuring designs from three Disney films including “Frozen”
August 20, 2025
11 Kansai railway companies collaborate with “Myaku-Myaku” – 13 new Expo commemorative goods – Limited-edition products with 7 JR companies also available
August 19, 2025
The “Iida Line Hikyo-eki Train” stops at stations with few passengers this fall – A special train offering fine sake also runs for the first time from an “unexpected starting station”
August 17, 2025
44-years-old: the “first subway cars” on Kyoto Karasuma Line nearing retirement – The last one train with “front frame & windowless connecting doors”
August 16, 2025
The name of the new tourist train replacing “Tenku” to be decided by vote – The crimson exterior unveiled – From “Platform 0” of Nankai Namba Station to Mount Koya
August 14, 2025
Final procedures underway for the “New Airport Line” connecting Kamata and Keikyu Kamata – Direct service with eight cars from the Toyoko Line – When open?
August 7, 2025
JR East abolishes discount fares in the Tokyo area in its first fare revision since the launch – Also abolishes most of the designated discount sections where other railways compete
August 6, 2025
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