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Tokyo station is arguably the most famous railway hub in Japan, and is effectively the central station of the capital. The iconic red brick...

The Red List of Trains in Japan is now up to date! No new article this time, but many existing articles have got the latest figures. Impor...

In Japan, bullet train passengers generally have to purchase two tickets, a standard fare ticket and a limited express fare ticket (Shinkan...

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

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 ...

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...

Chuo Line (Rapid) is arguably the most important and heavily used commuter rail in Tokyo. It has always been known since the late-1950s for...