The Shizuoka-Oigawa Railway remains closed on approximately half of its main line. The fare for the section between Senzu and Ikawa stations is currently 1,340 yen, but the company plans to raise it to a special tourist package price of 3,500 yen one way. What Read More …
JAL and ANA, two major airlines, have each announced cooperation agreements with JR West. What lies behind this unexpected alliance between the long-standing rivals of airlines and railways? Based on interviews with aviation and travel analyst Kotaro Toriumi and Professor Akira Ide of Kanazawa University, Read More …
“Matsumoto!” is back! The distinctive announcement that was so popular at JR Matsumoto Station (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture) will be played in the free passageway starting May 1st. The familiar voice will once again welcome people. (Broadcast April 28, 2026) That famous announcement is coming Read More …
Many industries are facing labor shortages. In particular, transportation services such as trains and buses are suffering from a shortage of drivers, leading to route closures and service reductions. In response, a railway company in Kumamoto has introduced an unusual “work style reform.” What method Read More …
Oigawa Railway, headquartered in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has decided to significantly raise fares on its Ikawa Line, which connects Senzu Station and Ikawa Station, starting in June. Oigawa Railway has decided to change the operation of the Ikawa Line, which connects Senzu Station in Read More …
The setting is the JR Geibi Line, which connects Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures. This local line offers scenery that changes with the seasons, retro station buildings, and the pristine landscape of rural areas, but it is also attracting attention as one of the most unprofitable Read More …
April 25, 2005. The JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident killed 106 passengers and the train driver. Last year, a facility to preserve the accident vehicles was completed, but some bereaved families have expressed the opinion that they do not want people to see it out Read More …
On April 24th, Nankai Electric Railway’s new sightseeing train, “GRAN Tenku,” made its debut. This four-car train features reserved seating, with seats designed for enjoying the scenery from the windows, and sofa seating where passengers can enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients. In fact, other Read More …
The Enoshima Electric Railway, which connects Fujisawa City and Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture, has introduced new train cars for the first time in 20 years and held a departure ceremony. The newly introduced train cars, called the “700 series,” retain the traditional design of Read More …
In March 2011, the Kyushu Shinkansen experienced a quiet opening day when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck the day before its full line opening. In 2016, a train derailed during the Kumamoto Earthquake and was scrapped. Then, in 2026, the scrapped train was “revived” Read More …
“Doctor S” will debut, taking over the role of “Doctor Yellow,” the “yellow bullet train of happiness.” Doctor Yellow, the bullet train doctor said to bring happiness to those who see it, will be retired by JR Central in January 2025, and by JR West Read More …
Yesterday (the 15th), JR announced a “separation of infrastructure and operation” system for eight unprofitable railway lines, where the municipalities along the lines would bear the cost of maintenance and management. Various opinions were heard from the municipalities along the lines. Mukawa Town Mayor Naoshi Read More …
Hiroshima News TSS: Welcome to “Tetsutama,” where newscaster Nogawa passionately shares the charm of railways. Following on from last time, we are continuing our coverage of Keihan Railway, a major private railway in the Kansai region. This time, we’ll be featuring a legendary train. So… Read More …
The train driver apparently mistook the station where the train was supposed to stop. At around 1:50 p.m. on the 15th, the Happy Line Fukui Line, which runs through Fukui Prefecture, overshot Shikibu Station, where it was supposed to stop, by about 60 meters. Shikibu Read More …
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This week’s Sankei Railway Channel program features an unscripted Shinano Railway journey with railway YouTuber Shioneru and fellow railway enthusiasts Okayasu and Tanaka D from Naname 45°! The group met at Karuizawa Station in the morning and, armed with Shinano Railway Line Free Passes, embarked Read More …
JR East has begun halting regular train services during the daytime to carry out concentrated maintenance work on railway facilities. On April 15th, six trains were suspended between Kodama Station and Ogawamachi Station on the JR Hachiko Line in Saitama Prefecture, and work was carried Read More …
The long-awaited extension plan for the Saitama Rapid Railway has reached a major milestone. The extension plan covers approximately 7.2 kilometers between Urawa-Misono Station and Iwatsuki Station, with a total project cost of 144 billion yen. What is the background behind the prefecture and Saitama Read More …
Gifu Prefecture has begun discussions to introduce a new transportation system, with the next-generation light rail transit (LRT) being a strong candidate. The ambitious plan aims for implementation within 10 years. We interviewed the Governor of Gifu Prefecture about the plan’s objectives and challenges.
Explore the innovative techniques and machinery used to keep trains running through Japan’s heavy winter snow. Witness both advanced automatic melting systems on high-speed lines and traditional manual methods on conventional tracks.
JR Kyushu President Yoji Komiya: “Next Amu is starting, and Amu Plaza Tenjin will be born in the spring of 2027.” Amu Plaza Tenjin will open after renovating “VIORO,” a commercial facility managed and operated by JR Hakata City. This will be the first time Read More …