As a new means of boarding without using a ticket, JR East will gradually expand the ride service using “QR code” to all lines from the Tohoku area from the late 2024.
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Shinkansen ‘GranClass’ goes to the next stage – ‘DEAN & DELUCA’ produces light meals
On October 1, 2022 (Sun), JR East, JR Hokkaido, and JR West renewed the on-board services provided in the ‘Gran Class,’ the highest seats on the Tohoku-Hokkaido and Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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 MoreNickname ‘SPACIA X’ for Tobu’s new express – Launch to Nikko from July 15, a year later
Tobu Railway has decided on the nickname “SPACIA X” for the N100 series trains to be introduced as a new model of the limited express SPACIA, and announced that it will start operation on July 15, 2023 (Sat), one year later.
Read MoreJoetsu Shinkansen will run 7 minutes faster – Maximum speed raises 240 to 275 km/h
JR East announced that it is expected to complete the ground equipment renovation work to improve the maximum speed between Omiya and Niigata on the Joetsu Shinkansen, and will shorten the required time from the spring of 2023.
Read MoreFree Wi-Fi will be partially closed on trains – Tokyo Metro reduces services for foreigners
Tokyo Metro will discontinue some of the Wi-Fi services that it has provided mainly to foreigners visiting Japan on their trains without renewing the contract with the telecommunications carrier.
Read MoreEarthquake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen resumed – takes extra time due to slow driving
On April 14, 2022 (Thu), JR East will resume operation of all sections of the Tohoku Shinkansen, which had been suspended between Fukushima and Sendai due to the impact of the earthquake.
Read MoreTohoku Shinkansen will resume in full on April 14 – Recovering well from the earthquake
JR East announced that it plans to resume operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen, which is partially closed due to the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, from April 14, 2022 (Thu).
Read MoreTohoku Shinkansen reaches Fukushima on April 2 – Recovering from heavy earthquake
JR East will resume operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen, which has been disrupted between Koriyama and Ichinoseki due to the impact of the earthquake, from the section where restoration has been completed.
Read MoreExtra train “The Blue Superb View Nemophila” runs from Omiya to Hitachi Seaside Park
JR-East will newly operate the “Ao no Zekkei (The Blue Superb View) Nemophila” between Omiya and Katsuta as extra trains that matches the best time to see Nemophila.
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