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JR East has published three documents last year regarding fare increase and changes in fare schemes. On 2 December , six JR companies includ...

Compartment seating was once commonly used for train travels. In the early days of railway history, compartment coaches were used even for ...

The Red List of Trains in Japan has been updated with four new articles, namely: JR Hokkaido 737 series JR Hokkaido H100 series JR Kyu...

Nambu Line is one of the most overcrowded railways in the Greater Tokyo Area, but its branch lines are not well known. So-called Hama-Kawas...

On Monday 3 March, JR East published the latest plan to install platform edge doors in Tokyo. JR East endeavors to introduce the doors to ...

Japan is said to have subtropical climate, but northern part of the country has subarctic climate. Hokkaido has been known for the coldest ...

Chuo and Sobu Lines (Local) in Tokyo have been frequently disrupted by sudden drivers' illnesses for nearly four years. Several investi...

Seven JR companies have published details about the timetable revision that takes place on Saturday 15 March 2025 . Compared to the previous...

On 18 October, JR East announced that Ou Main Line between Shinjo and Innai (Yamagata and Akita Prefectures) would reopen by May 2025 but a...

On 1 October, Tokaido Shinkansen marks the 60th anniversary. The first high-speed rail in history opened in 1964, and it is still the most h...

JR East announced that the Green Car service for Chuo Line (Rapid) and Ome Line would start in spring 2025 ("the first-half of March ...

JR East has been expanding Suica network, which a contactless smart card for train fare payment, can be used. In spring 2025, "Tokyo S...