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 …
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 …
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?
The Rumoi Line of JR Hokkaido, between Ishikari-Numata and Fukagawa, will be discontinued on March 31, 2026.
Yesterday, the KiHa 183 series express train made its last run due to aging. Many railway fans gathered at its final destination, Sapporo Station. Why was the KiHa 183 series so beloved? We explore the history and charm etched into this single train car The Read More …
