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New tourist train creates “a special journey” – JR West will start in 2024 from Hokuriku

November 28, 2022November 14, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR West will introduce a new tourist train, which is a remodeled KIHA 189 series express diesel railcar, and will operate on routes that change line sections according to the season from the fall of 2024.

Shinkansen aims for “Semi-automated driving” – JR Central shows future railway vision

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR Central presented a vision of the future of railways that utilize the latest technologies such as ICT, and disclosed various initiatives to improve safety, convenience, and comfort while improving efficiency.

Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required

October 17, 2022November 8, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

In order to resume international traffic of people, the Japanese government has relaxed border measures related to COVID-19 and started operation from Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

From July 1, 2022 (Fri), JR West will resume operation of some limited express “HARUKA” trains, which has been canceled during the daytime due to the effects of COVID-19.

Fresh green “Maple Tree Tunnel” in Kyoto – Eizan Railway slow down until the end of May

May 11, 2022May 9, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Eizan Electric Railway operates at a slower train speed in the so-called “Maple Tree Tunnel” section between Ichihara and Ninose on the Kurama Line.

Sightseeing express “Ayoyoshi” started to run – Luxary train etween Osaka, Nara & Kyoto

May 1, 2022April 30, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Kintetsu started operation of the new sightseeing limited express “Aoniyoshi” between Osaka-Namba and Kyoto via Kintetsu-Nara on April 29, 2022 (Friday / Holiday).

“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen

April 15, 2022April 13, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR Central and JR West will introduce the “business booth” on a trial basis inside the Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen to further enhance the telework environment before and after moving by trains.

Hankyu & Noseden do not operate all night on New Year’s Eve – Extra trains until 2 am

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Hankyu Kyoto Line 9300 series trains passing each other

Hankyu Railway and Nose Electric Railway announced that they will not operate all night from December 31, 2020 (Thursday) New Year’s Eve to January 1, 2021 (Friday / holiday) New Year’s morning, and will operate extra trains until around 2:00 midnight.

Keihan revises timetable on January 31 – “Premium Car” will increase

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Keihan 8000 series train, which is popular for its special seat-designated vehicle "Premium Car"

Keihan Electric Railway announced that it will change the timetable of the Keihan Line on January 31, 2021 (Sunday), and will significantly increase the number of seat-designated special vehicles “Premium Car.”

Winter smooth sightseeing in Kyoto by train and on foot “Pedestrian-Friendly City Kyoto Rail Ticket”

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Kyoto City will release the “Pedestrian-Friendly City Kyoto Rail Ticket” for Kyoto sightseeing in winter, which allows unlimited rides on routes within the valid area of 5 railway operators.