The second section of the “MRT Putrajaya Line”, which has been developed in the Klang Valley area including the city of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and its suburbs, has opened on March 16, 2023 (Thu), and started commercial service in the entire length of 56.2 km.
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Osaka Metro’s new train like a “spaceship” – 400 series leading role in Expo 2025 access
Osaka Metro has decided to start commercial operation on June 25, 2023 (Sun) for the new “400 series” EMU that will be introduced on the Chuo Line, which will be the primary access route to the Osaka/Kansai Expo.
Read MoreTap to ride Fukuoka Subway from all stations – 6 brands OK including Visa and UnionPay
The Fukuoka City Subway is currently conducting a verification test about riding with the contactless payments of credit cards. From March 27, 2023 (Monday), the acceptable stations will be expanded to all stations on all lines, and the payment brands that can be used will be added.
Read MoreSeoul Metro reopens midnight train services – Korea’s COVID-19 controls quite cleared
Following the lifting of the epidemic prevention measures for COVID-19 in South Korea, Seoul Metro and the Korail Corporation are gradually resuming late-night operation on subway lines in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Read MoreJapan’s first hybrid gates in Fukuoka Subway – Accept both Traffic IC and credit cards
The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau installed ticket gates that support both traffic IC cards and credit cards at some stations on the Fukuoka City Subway, and conducts a demonstration experiment of using the contactless payments of credit cards.
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 MoreElizabeth Line bearing the Queen’s name opens – Penetrated London from east to west
Transport for London (TfL) opened a new heavy rail line, the Elizabeth Line, which runs east-west through central London on May 24, 2022 (Tue).
Read MoreTokyo Metro got licence to construct extension sections of Yurakucho & Namboku Lines
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT, Japan) approved the application for permission for the railway business of the Yurakucho Line & Namboku Line extension section by the Tokyo Metro as requested on March 28, 2022.
Read MoreReduced by 1 hour to central Seoul! Metro Line 4 extended 3 stations to Namyangju City
Seoul Metro started operation of Jinjeop Line (진접선), which is an extension of Metro Line 4, from the first train on March 19, 2022(Sat).
Read MoreThe longest railway line in Hong Kong is born – MTR Tuen Ma Line opened on June 27
Hong Kong’s metropolitan railway operator MTR (港鐵) opened the last construction section of the Tuen Ma Line (屯馬綫) on June 27, 2021 (Sunday).
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