The Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture continues to struggle, with a majority of the municipalities that fund it supporting a bus service. However, there are challenges to switching to a bus service, and the decision of the statutory council, scheduled to reach a decision Read More …
At JR Kyushu’s Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot, the transportation of the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame,” a train damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, was open to the public. This train had been stored for many years due to distortion of its bogies caused by a Read More …
A huge diorama of “N gauge” model trains is on display in Minami-ku, Okayama City. The thoughts that went into creating this N gauge over many years are impressive but what is most impressive is the support he gets from the company, Nitto Kogyo, he Read More …
Railway jobs, such as drivers and station staff, once dominated by men, are now increasingly being played by women. This time, we take a close look at women working at JR East. Our cameras also delve into the “work style reform” at the railway site. Read More …
The 13000 series, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in spring 2026, was designed based on the concept of “safety x security x elegance x future.” The vehicle features the elegant design of a sea creature cutting through the water in front of it, Read More …
The Osaka Loop Line, which circles central Osaka, has 19 stations and a total length of approximately 21 km, yet surprisingly few trains operate in a circular route. Currently, only about one in three trains operates in a circular route during the daytime, and destination Read More …
Construction of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the first subway line in the Orient, began in 1925 and began operations in 1927. Nearly 100 years have passed since then. Steady efforts are being made every day to ensure the safe operation of the Ginza Line. Read More …
The Fujikyu Railway Line, which suffered a derailment in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture on the 5th after it derailed while applying its emergency braking. Apparently, there was a large vibration while passing through a switch. The line resumed full service on the morning of the Read More …
A rare late-night transport operation was carried out on the Odakyu Line ahead of the retired train, which gained popularity as Odakyu’s “White Romance Car,” being exhibited and made public from next month.
The One about locals in Tojo-cho, Shobara, Hiroshima worried about the Geibi Line closure. Back in 1990, JR Onuka Station had 98 passengers. By 2011, the station had 3. From 2014-2019, they had only one passenger. And since then has had 0. The first “Reconstruction Read More …
To mark the 15th anniversary of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line’s full line opening back in 2011, a major commemorative project has been announced. The train will be made using carriages that were scrapped due to the earthquake. What’s more, it’s an unprecedented project that won’t Read More …
A prolonged suspension of train service occurred on a major artery of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Passengers walked along the tracks to reach stations, causing chaos in various locations. ■Passengers forced onto the tracks…and taken to hospitals The major artery of central Tokyo came to Read More …
Toyama Chihō Railway is facing serious financial difficulties. In particular, it had stated that it would begin the process of closing the “Namerikawa-Unazuki Onsen” section of its main line by the end of the year if it did not receive support or a clear policy Read More …
The paper delay certificates you used to receive at the station when you were late because your train was delayed are now being replaced by digital data. Many people have likely received a delay certificate to submit to their company or school. Meitetsu will discontinue Read More …
A local railway line is experiencing declining ridership, a so-called “loss-making local line.” Our focus is on the JR San’in Line, which runs through northern Hyogo Prefecture. While people say “railways are necessary,” the reality is that few people actually ride them. We interviewed residents Read More …
A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. The JR Kinokuni Line, which connects Shirahama Station and Shingu Station in Wakayama Prefecture, has publicly announced that it is “in the red.” The length of this section is 95.2 kilometers, and the Read More …
A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. The JR Obama Line, which connects Higashi-Maizuru Station in northern Kyoto Prefecture and Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, has publicly announced that it is operating at a deficit. The Obama Line celebrated its Read More …
“We’d be in trouble if it disappeared! In trouble! In trouble! In trouble!” The JR Kure Line, which runs right beside the scenic Seto Inland Sea, is currently facing a problem… [Minoru Iida, General Manager of JR West Hiroshima Branch] “The section of the Kure Read More …
A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. It has been publicly announced that the section of the JR Kakogawa Line in Hyogo Prefecture from Nishiwaki-shi Station to Tanigawa Station is operating at a deficit. It’s not that far from the Read More …
