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Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

Minamiaso Railway, which suffered severe damage to its track facilities due to the Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred in April 2016, will resume operation on all lines on July 15, 2023 (Sat) under a new management system.

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.