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 …
Aiming to boost ridership on the underutilized Masuda-Izumo section of the San’in Main Line, five cities along the line and JR have established a new council. The council’s inaugural meeting was held at Hamada City Hall on April 13th, attended by the mayors of the Read More …
On the afternoon of April 13th, a man was struck and killed by a Rapid Airport train at JR Naebo Station in Sapporo. As a result, 98 trains, including Rapid Airport trains, were canceled, affecting more than 30,000 people. At around 12:30 p.m., JR staff Read More …
The “Fukushima Destination Campaign,” which began on April 1st, saw the special train “SL Shiawase no Kaze Fukushima” (SL Happy Wind Fukushima) run through Fukushima Prefecture on April 11th and 12th, the second weekend of the campaign. This was the first time the SL had Read More …
The One about today being the birthday of “Iiden”! The strongest theory of Fukushima Kotsu’s Iizaka Line. The Iizaka Line is a railway line operated by Fukushima Kotsu, running from Fukushima Station to Iizaka Onsen Station in Fukushima City , Fukushima Prefecture. It is affectionately Read More …
At the Hokkaido Historical Village in Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, the famous horse-drawn railway began operation on April 11th. In the spring breeze, horses pull the passenger carriages step by step. The horse-drawn railway connects the urban area and the rural area, a distance of about Read More …
One of Japan’s popular solo travelers, model and influencer Yuuka has a popular YouTube channel with over 587,000 subscribers. In this video, the theme is “Inside Japan’s Most Luxurious Bullet Train. Only 1 Seats”.
Nippon Television Railway Dept went behind the scenes of the operation of the revived steam locomotive on the Tobu Railway! We followed the railway workers who are carrying on the craftsmanship of their predecessors, from the midnight preparations to the difficulties of driving. Narrator: Michio Read More …