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Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once
September 29, 2023
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
September 5, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways?
August 4, 2023
Feel Nikko at the cafe inside Tobu “SPACIA X” – Beer and coffee made by local craftmen
June 19, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
Tobu’s brandnew train ‘SPECIA X’ debuts on July – From Tokyo to Nikko with luxe seats
February 22, 2023
New Yamagata Shinkansen E8 Series debut – A E3 Series train will be repainted in silver
February 2, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
JR East trains run all night on New Year’s Eve – Operation will be reduced from last year
December 12, 2022
Your smartphone will be JR East tickets – Another ticketless service different from Suica
November 21, 2022
Shinkansen ‘GranClass’ goes to the next stage – ‘DEAN & DELUCA’ produces light meals
November 18, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Nickname ‘SPACIA X’ for Tobu’s new express – Launch to Nikko from July 15, a year later
July 16, 2022
Joetsu Shinkansen will run 7 minutes faster – Maximum speed raises 240 to 275 km/h
June 9, 2022
Free Wi-Fi will be partially closed on trains – Tokyo Metro reduces services for foreigners
June 7, 2022
Earthquake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen resumed – takes extra time due to slow driving
April 14, 2022
Tohoku Shinkansen will resume in full on April 14 – Recovering well from the earthquake
April 6, 2022
Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Fukushima on April 2 – Recovering from heavy earthquake
April 1, 2022
Extra train “The Blue Superb View Nemophila” runs from Omiya to Hitachi Seaside Park
March 27, 2022
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