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Japan Railways targets Thai freight market with on-time train transport

JR東日本は「鉄道で稼ぐ」会社ではないのか 決算書で明らかになった事実

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JR西日本、運賃値上げは30年度待たず「もう少し早くできないか」

Japan is preparing a train that will inspect Shinkansen lines at 320 km/h

Japanese rail operator JR East has unveiled the design of the future SOAR inspection train, the successor to the current [...]

山陽新幹線のこだまが「山陽ブルー」に　JR西、今冬から外観を刷新

Rail travel demand strong during Japan summer holidays

Passenger traffic for 46 major sections held firm, supported by business and tourism demand.

Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer

Spend the night inside a bullet train from just 5,000 yen. Finding affordable accommodation in Japan can be tough at any time of year, but when one or even two of Japan’s biggest s...

Taiwan rail jumps to growth track with new Japan bullet train cars

JR東海が夜行新幹線の第2弾を運行へ シルバーウィークに新大阪から東京駅へ

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Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival

Experience the bullet train like few travellers ever have before. Japanese bullet trains are usually known for speed, but East Japan Railway (JR East) is now highlighting the charm...

The earthquake in Japan derailed a freight train

A freight train derailed and overturned following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck south-west Japan. High-speed train services and numerous regional [...]

JR東、水素ハイブリッド電車「HYBARI」　27年度末営業運転

JR東日本は、日本初の水素ハイブリッド電車「HYBARI(ひばり)」の営業運転を2027年度末に開始する。鶴見線および南武線(尻手～浜川崎間)を運行する。

Japan Railways announces unlimited-ride train pass for fall travel

A great way to explores off-the-beaten-path Japan this autumn. You can make a strong argument that fall is the best time of year to travel in Japan. In summer you’ve got heat, humi...

JR東、駅前広場を“開放”　御茶ノ水・両国駅など

JR東日本は、駅前広場の活用を促進していく方針を策定し、手続きや運用負担の軽減を図るプラットフォーム「HirakeBA」の事業を開始した。8月3日から関東エリアの駅前広場など8カ所に順次導入し...

JR東日本、2030年代初めに全駅「Suica」対応　新改札やスマホ改札を導入

JR東日本は8日、2030年代初めにJR東日本の全駅でSuicaを利用可能にすると発表した。新たな改札ソリューションの開発を進め、「どこでも改札(仮称)」の導入により、JR東日本管内全駅でSuicaを利...

Tokaido Lumière Express: Stay overnight inside the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo

For about 2,000 yen more than a regular reserved seat, you can spend the night on board the bullet train instead of paying for a hotel. Overnight buses and sleeper trains can be a...

Japan: Seibu Railway to Modernise 144 Series 20000 Train Cars

Seibu Railway and Hitachi Rail will modernise 144 cars from the Series 20000 fleet, with the upgraded trains scheduled to return to passenger service progressively from 2028. The p...

Hikaru Utada sings new song in Shinkansen commercial for Japan’s Supreme Class cabins

J-pop superstar brings new meaning to A Room of One’s Own on Japan’s busiest bullet train. These days, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been full of surprises. In June, the train’s opera...

山陽新幹線こだま号、「山陽ブルー」の新デザインに　今冬運行開始

JR西日本は、「こだま号」として運行している N700系6000番代車両において、新しい外観デザインを採用する。「山陽ブルー」を基調にした新デザインで、今冬からの営業運転を予定している。

Shinkansen tickets available even from outside Japan

International tourists can purchase individual tickets for the TЕЌkaidЕЌ Shinkansen high-speed trains through a platform based in the United Kingdom. [...]

Japan's New GREEN LIFESTYLE TRAIN Connects Tokyo, Yokohama, and a Greener Future

Japan’s appeal extends far beyond historic temples and shrines, incredible food, and cutting-edge pop culture. Its world-renowned railway network can be a sightseeing experience in...

Japanese Transit: Tokyo’s Neon Energy, Mount Fuji Views, and Kyoto’s Shrines

Japan is a destination where the journey is just as memorable as the places themselves. World-renowned rail services, remarkably punctual transport and comfortable stations make tr...

「スーパーマリオ トレイン」が残念な幕切れに…JR九州が謝罪

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Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations

New stores add a fresh taste and aroma to high-speed travel on Japan’s busiest bullet train route. One of the joys of Shinkansen travel is being able to bring your own food and dri...