A snowplow locomotive, built in the Taisho era and over 100 years old, clears snow in Fukui!? A complete close look at snow removal on the Fukui Railway! Emergency stops and the risk of derailment… We followed the “fierce battle” of the railway workers unfolding Read More …
Nankai Electric Railway’s “GRAN Tenku” to debut on April 24th! Exclusive coverage of the production site! How does it differ from its predecessor, “Tenku”? What’s the interior like?! Nankai Electric Railway’s “GRAN Tenku” is scheduled to debut on April 24th. Following in the footsteps of Read More …
The true identity of the “celestial robe-like” object that flew in: It suddenly appeared during a cherry blossom viewing. A long, thin, blue object was fluttering in the air. Witness: “At first it was floating gently, and although it was far away, it seemed quite Read More …
Nankai Electric Railway will begin operating a new sightseeing train connecting Namba and Koyasan from April 24th. On the 9th, the full details were unveiled to the press. The sightseeing train “GRAN Tenku,” which will begin operation on April 24th, appeared on the newly constructed Read More …
The Asa Coast Railway’s “DMV,” which can run on both railway tracks and roads, was introduced in 2021 as a trump card for improving its management, but passenger numbers have not increased, and it continues to operate at a loss. In addition, it is frequently Read More …
The JR Tadami Line, which had suspended service on some sections due to snow, has resumed full service after approximately two months. JR Tadami Station in Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture. A lot of snow still remains in the area. Service had been suspended on the Read More …
A Shinkansen appeared in front of JR Hakata Station on the 8th! It’s the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame,” which was damaged and derailed in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. To coincide with milestones such as the 15th anniversary of the full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen line, Read More …
It has been revealed that JR Hokkaido has proposed a “separation of infrastructure and operation” system to some municipalities along the lines of eight sections of its railway network that continue to operate at a loss. Furthermore, objections have been raised by members of the Read More …
A window frame fell off inside a limited express train, the Relay Kamome, possibly due to deterioration of the hook-and-loop fastener over time.
On the 1st, the JR Rumoi Line, which connected Numata Town and Fukagawa City in Hokkaido, was discontinued. With this, all five unprofitable sections, the so-called “red lines,” that JR Hokkaido had indicated to the municipalities along the line 10 years ago were scheduled for Read More …
Potatoes and onions shipped from Hokkaido to Honshu, and magazines and daily necessities arriving from the Tokyo metropolitan area—these are all transported by freight trains. The issue of parallel conventional railway lines continues to be debated in the background of the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Read More …
It has been revealed that JR Hokkaido is considering proposals, including a “separation of operations and maintenance” model, for eight of its unprofitable railway lines. What will become of these railways?
On March 18th, Hankyu Railway launched a new service using transportation IC cards. Entry and exit to the same station are free for up to 20 minutes, making it more convenient for passing through stations, dropping off/picking up passengers, and using shops inside stations. What Read More …
Early on the morning of the 29th, a Shinkansen train was seen traveling along a national highway. The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” train departed from the General Rolling Stock Depot in Minami Ward, Kumamoto City, and was turning at an intersection on National Route 3. Even Read More …
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, which will cease operations in May 2026, held its final event at JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, attracting many fans. Approximately eight years have passed since it began operation in 2018. This Shinkansen, which has gained popularity for its cute Read More …
JR Central has hired its first ever “career-hired station staff” this spring. What was the reason for taking the plunge and hiring in the “railway division,” which had not previously done so? At Tokyo Station, used by more than 1 million people every day, as Read More …
(Reporter Junki Takahashi) I am on the Kita 5-jo side of the street that was closed to traffic today. There is hardly any traffic congestion right now, but before the broadcast started, there were a few cars with their turn signals on, intending to turn Read More …
At around 5:30 a.m., a collision occurred between a moving train and a passenger car at a level crossing near Higashi-Fuchu Station on the Keio Line in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Kansai TV’s “Shunkan LIVE Toretate!” obtained footage taken immediately after the accident, showing the wreckage Read More …
YouTube Shioneru posted a video “The first and last time I rode the Rumoi Main Line”. Her first book, “Travel YouTuber Shioneru’s Railway Exploration Diary,” is now on sale!! Please look for it at bookstores all over the country ✨ It’s also available online → Read More …