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Showing posts with label 3. Private Railways. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3. Private Railways. Show all posts
09 November, 2024

Isumi Railway: the safety crisis

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Last month, an Isumi Railway train derailed in Chiba Prefecture due to poor track maintenance. The railway has been closed for more than a ...
27 April, 2024

Keikyu Akafuda Train

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In May 2014, a red train ran Keikyu Daishi line. Keikyu trains have always been red, but this one was completely red. Unit no. 1501 of 1500...
10 February, 2024

Tokyu Q Seat, the empty express

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"Q Seat" is a service that has been provided by Tokyu since 2018. It is a seat reservation scheme during evening rush hour for co...
02 December, 2023

The Red List of Trains in Japan (Dec-2023 update)

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The Red List of Trains in Japan has been updated with four new articles, namely: JR West KiHa 126 series JR Kyushu KiHa 200 series 800...
11 November, 2023

Farewell, Airport Express

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On Saturday 25 November, annual timetable revision will be taken place on the entire Keikyu network. On this day, all Airport Express servi...
14 October, 2023

The Red List of Trains in Japan (Oct-2023 update)

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The Red List of Trains in Japan has been updated with six new articles, namely: JNR 50 series JR West 207 series JR West 321 series J...
08 October, 2023

Second-hand Trains

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Introduction On 26 September, Seibu revealed its detailed plan to purchase and introduce second-hand trains to its branch lines. It is un...
01 September, 2023

The level crossing scandal in western Japan

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Kotoden (Takamatsu Kotohira Railroad) is a small private railway in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan. There are three lines: Kotohira line...
12 August, 2023

Shichirigahama, Kamakura

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Enoden is a small private railway in the ancient capital of Kamakura, and the railway itself is recognised as a tourist spot. There are man...
10 June, 2023

Keikyu, the chaotic train numbering

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In the end of May, a trainspotter divulged a photo capturing Keikyu's new train which is currently being built at Kawasaki Railcar Manuf...
13 May, 2023

Fare Rises and Fare Reductions

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On Wednesday 10 May, Keikyu published a detailed document about fare rises that take effect on 1 October . The company announced last month...