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Hankyu’s new model trains preserve tradition – Seat reservation will start on Kyoto Line
October 20, 2023
Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering
September 22, 2023
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
September 5, 2023
Goodbye to Tokaido Shinkansen sales wagon – Where can I buy coffee and ice creams?
August 25, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
To end cable car and lift service near Osaka – Nose Railway withdraws from Mt. Myoken
June 29, 2023
Hybrid “HIDA” won the train of the year in Japan – Blue Ribbon Award chosen by railfans
June 5, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
Osaka Metro’s new train like a “spaceship” – 400 series leading role in Expo 2025 access
May 11, 2023
The ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka
February 17, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
Nankai Railway accepts “Tap to pay with Visa” – From Kansai Airport to Osaka / Koyasan
December 14, 2022
Shinkansen aims for “Semi-automated driving” – JR Central shows future railway vision
November 9, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Peach’s international flights revives on August – “Osaka-Seoul” route is ready to restart
June 29, 2022
Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan
June 10, 2022
Nankai resumed “rapi:t” canceled by COVID-19 – Kansai Airport passengers on the rise
May 10, 2022
“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
April 15, 2022
“WEST EXPRESS GINGA” – New long-distance train starts running to the San-yo area
December 18, 2020
Osaka Metro cancels operation all night on New Year’s Eve – The spread of COVID-19
December 11, 2020
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