The “JAPAN RAIL PASS”, which is offered to tourists by the six JR Group companies (JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR Central, JR West, JR Shikoku and JR Kyushu) and allows you to travel around Japan by train, will be expanded in terms of product content and raised in price.
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Tag: Okayama
Call me “Urara”! New JR trains in Okayama – 1200 suggestions for the nickname contest
JR West has decided on a nickname for the new suburban trains “227 series” to be introduced in the Okayama & Bingo area from 2023 that was solicited from the general public.
Read MoreSix JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
The six JR Group passenger railway companies will revise their timetables on March 18, 2023 (Sat), speeding up and increasing the number of trains on the Shinkansen, opening new stations on conventional lines, and improving transportation through the progress of double-tracking.
Read MoreBronze ‘Yakumo’ train to launch in spring 2024 – Designed the tradition of San-in, Japan
JR West has decided on the rolling stock design for the new model “273 Series electric train” that is scheduled to be introduced on the limited express ‘Yakumo’ connecting the San-in and San-yo areas.
Read MoreJapan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
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.
Read More“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
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.
Read More“WEST EXPRESS GINGA” – New long-distance train starts running to the San-yo area
JR West’s new long-distance train “WEST EXPRESS Ginga” operates a daytime route connecting the Kansai and San-yo areas from December 2020 to March 2021.
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