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Yamanote Line closed all days on this weedend – Final stage of Shibuya improving work
November 17, 2023
“YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain
July 20, 2023
Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years
July 10, 2023
Minamiaso Railway new diesel car unvailed – Restoring from the Kumamoto earthquake
January 10, 2023
Yamanote Line will be partly closed for 2 days – Track works at Shibuya on January 8-9
January 4, 2023
Peach’s international flights revives on August – “Osaka-Seoul” route is ready to restart
June 29, 2022
Seoul Metro reopens midnight train services – Korea’s COVID-19 controls quite cleared
June 15, 2022
Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan
June 10, 2022
Kamikochi Line will restart full operation on June – Damaged by the heavy rain in 2021
May 12, 2022
Nankai resumed “rapi:t” canceled by COVID-19 – Kansai Airport passengers on the rise
May 10, 2022
Countdown to restoration of the damaged bridge – Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line
December 26, 2020
Disrupted due to heavy snow – Kisuki Line between Izumo-Yokota and Bingo-Ochiai
December 23, 2020
Popular articles of Rail Travel News
The end date for the “round-trip discount” – Tickets inherited from the Japan National Railways no longer be sold – JR East introduces a surcharge for cross-company travel
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
The new hybrid “HC35” series for the “Mie” rapid and Takayama Line local trains – 38 cars will be introduced to replace aging diesel railcars – What about the seating arrangement?
Seibu’s first “Sustainable Train” to begin operation soon – Unprecedented transfer from Odakyu to make up for delays in energy conservation
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
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Returning after a 6-year hiatus! The “Train Festival” closest to Mt. Fuji – Many free trial events at three venues – 100 yen unlimited ride available for children
November 28, 2025
The new hybrid “HC35” series for the “Mie” rapid and Takayama Line local trains – 38 cars will be introduced to replace aging diesel railcars – What about the seating arrangement?
October 28, 2025
Bus replacement service will end on the Rikuu West Line – Closed due to construction of a parallel road tunnel – Rail service resumes for the first time in 3 years and 8 months
October 18, 2025
The end date for the “round-trip discount” – Tickets inherited from the Japan National Railways no longer be sold – JR East introduces a surcharge for cross-company travel
October 11, 2025
The Owani Line will full suspension of service in March 2028 due to user declining – To effectively closed and replaced with alternative transportation – Konan Railway in Aomori
October 4, 2025
Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
September 30, 2025
First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
September 29, 2025
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
September 28, 2025
Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!
September 27, 2025
Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will end
September 26, 2025
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