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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
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 legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
July 2, 2025
Kintetsu Osaka & Nagoya Lines’ new 1A and 1B series trains with “blue” color – General trains with toilets introduced for the first time on Nara & Minami-Osaka Lines
June 13, 2025
Best train “Yakumo” express wins Blue Ribbon Award chosen by 3,000 rail fans – Kintetsu’s new regular train and Fukuoka City Subway win Laurel Award
May 30, 2025
“Ninja Trains” Iga Railway will accept IC cards – A local railway runs at Ninja’s hometown
August 8, 2023
Sightseeing express “Ayoyoshi” started to run – Luxary train etween Osaka, Nara & Kyoto
May 1, 2022
“ICOCA commuter pass” will be released between Osaka Metro and JR West
November 14, 2020
Summary of railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – West Japan (as of November 6, 2020)
November 6, 2020
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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?
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
Tokyu renovates 468 veteran rolling stocks to the latest design – Adding “smiley face” to front of Meguro & Toyoko Line trains
“Two companies’ electric locomotives” repainted in a collaboration – Lime and cement freight trains on the Chichibu and Sangi Railways
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
Latest articles of Rail Travel News
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
Make Shinkansen reservations directly from LINE – No member registration required – Starting in October on the Tokaido, Sanyo & Kyushu
September 13, 2025
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