The One about JR East to raise fares for the first time in 40 years on March 14th. Yamanote Line fares will increase by up to 50 yen, leading to a surge in “last-minute purchases” of commuter passes.

From March 14th, JR East will revise fares across all its areas. Excluding increases due to consumption tax hikes and other factors, this will be the first fare increase since privatization and the first in 40 years. Just how much will it actually increase? The Read More …

The One about train fans saying goodbye to the 115 series G Formation Shokupan Train

As spring, the season of encounters and farewells, truly begins, there was also a farewell at JR Okayama Station for the 115 series G Formation Shokupan Train which will be going through a timetable revision. Soichiro Oga (58), a civil servant who came from Nagao, Read More …

The One about Power Outages which left trains suspended on the Tokyu Toyoko Line

The Tokyu Toyoko Line is currently suspended in some sections due to a power outage. Some trains are also stopped between stations, and passengers are walking along the tracks to reach their nearest stations. According to Tokyu Corporation, a power outage occurred around 12:20 PM Read More …

The One about the JR Joban Line express train and car collide at level crossing in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture

A limited express “Hitachi No. 3” collided with a car at a railroad crossing, killing one person. JR Joban Line suspended all limited express trains and services on both lines between Tsuchiura and Katsuta. A car entered a level crossing in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Read More …