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PKP JR East cooperation formalises station work
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (587+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " PKP JR East cooperation formalises station work PKP JR East cooperation has been formalised in a memorandum. It links PKP S. A. , Poland's state-owned railway company, with East Japan Railway Company. The agreement covers railway system management, station…...
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train ridership up 4% in Japan's 13-day holiday
1+ week, 3+ day ago (169+ words) May 8, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Ridership on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line during the 13-day Golden Week holiday travel period through Wednesday rose 4 percent from a year earlier to 4. 93 million passengers, boosted by favorable conditions for leisure travel, the…...
JR Kururi Line May 7: Closure Looms as Ridership Plummets
1+ week, 4+ day ago (641+ words) JR Kururi Line faces April 2027 closure due to "200 M annual losses. Golden Week crowds mask underlying ridership collapse and demographic decline. The Kururi Line's financial situation has become untenable for JR East. The 9. 6-kilometer section facing closure operates at a…...
Japan's bullet trains to debut private pods with 5 G wifi windows, "invisible audio bubbles
2+ week, 3+ day ago (474+ words) The compartments have "personal sound zones" with noise-cancelling technology embedded in the seats, and wifi-infused glass that promises interruption-free streaming and video calls. April 30, 2026, 5: 00 AM PDT Japan's famed bullet trains are getting a high-tech glow-up aimed at business travellers, Yahoo!...
KKday and JR East Expand Partnership to Open Up Eastern Japan Rail Travel
2+ week, 4+ day ago (74+ words) Use the JR PASS to visit famous attractions in eastern Japan (via KKday's Supplier) Marvel at the frozen trees known as Miyagi Zao Snow Monsters (via KKday's Supplier) Visit Kamikochi smoothly via JR East Pass (via KKday's Supplier) Admire the…...
Local governments press for shinkansen railway lines
3+ week, 3+ day ago (129+ words) The Japan Times Local governments along proposed shinkansen high-speed rail routes in Japan are stepping up efforts to advance plans for lines that have remained in the planning stage for more than half a century, with no progress toward construction....
Japan's Train Systems Show What Efficient Commuter Rail Looks Like for the MTA, NJ Transit
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1151+ words) Vital City - Crime: Looking Back at 2025, and Ahead to 2026 Learn from Japan to Get New York City Commuter Rail on Track Get the best ideas, every week. What the MTA and NJ Transit can learn about rail from Japanese train…...
Ningbo Commuter Fleet Unveils AI-Equipped A-Train for Lines 10 and 12
3+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) Ningbo has unveiled its advanced A-Train commuter fleet featuring AI sensors and 14% energy savings for two new metro lines launching in 2026, transforming passenger travel across China's east coast. Advanced noise suppression technology delivers noticeably quieter interiors compared to conventional trains,…...
Tokyo's Toden Arakawa Line rolls out tram by famed 'Seven Stars in Kyushu' designer
3+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the Java Script is deactivated on your browser. TOKYO -- A tram designed by Eiji Mitooka, known for Kyushu…...
Kintetsu April 21: New Paid Seat Service Launches on Yoshino Line
3+ week, 6+ day ago (605+ words) Kintetsu's new paid seat service represents the company's first venture into monetizing regular train seating. The service launches June 1, 2026, utilizing new 6 A series trains debuting May 19, which mark the first new general-purpose vehicles on the Minami-Osaka Line in 24 years. Reservations…...