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Mt Fuji from a bullet trainA journey on a high-speed train in Japan is always exciting and relaxing. You might put your luggage on an overhead shelf, adjust seat reclining to the most comfortable p...

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【米坂線】坂町駅～米沢駅間の上下線は、当分の間列車の運転を見合わせます。同区間は現時点で運転再開見込みは立っていません。#米坂線　#大雨 pic.twitter.com/K2qoYmCkdH— JR東日本【信越エリア】運行情...

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50 years have passed since introduction of London Underground 1972 stock. It entered service on 26 June 1972, and still used on Bakerloo line today. It is now the oldest rolling stock in the countr...

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There are mixed views about toilets in Japan. On the one hand, many people outside Japan praise how restrooms are developed, as they are clean, automated and many of them have a shower for the best...

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OverviewMimasaka-Kawai station, Imbi LineOn 25th July, an expert committee for rural lines, established by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (hereinafter referred to as the Tr...

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On Wednesday 13th July, JR Hokkaido published two press releases regarding its rolling stock. On the one hand, KiHa 281 and 183 series will retire in September 2022 and March 2023, respectively. On...

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Omiya, 27 Apr 2012On 23 June 1982, Tohoku Shinkansen, the third high-speed rail in Japan, was opened between Omiya and Morioka. Japanese National Railways developed new rolling stock called 200 ser...

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IntroductionBefore the Privatisation of JNRAfter the Privatisation of JNROther RailwaysConclusionIntroduction(Sample image)On 6 and 7 June, London Underground was mostly closed due to strike action...

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In 2021, some commuters in Fukuoka and Oita areas felt that something was wrong on a train. They found large spaces next to doors, and they wondered if such spaces existed ever before. Then, they r...

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101 seriesOn 22 May, Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Seibu Railway would replace old yellow trains with newer non-painted ones in the coming years. Seibu started painting trains yellow in 1969 when 1...

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Tokaido Shinkansen is the most well-known bullet train in JapanSeat reservation is always important when taking a train at peak times or seasons, and when travelling a long distance. Generally spea...

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As a new timetable will be in effect on Sunday 15th May, Southern withdraws all Class 455 trains used for services to and from London Victoria and London Bridge. The Class 455 were built in 1982-84...

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8000 seriesOn 28th April, Tobu published a press release about new rolling stock for Noda Line, which is due to enter service in financial year 2024. Tobu envisages the new train significantly redu...

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E233 seriesOn 27th April, JR East published its investment plan for financial year 2022 (Apr 2022 - Mar 2023). There was new information of rolling stock, station facilities and constructing new bu...

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Japanese National Railways and JR companies classify trains into several groups: commuter, suburban, express and limited express types (though express type trains are on the verge of extinction). C...

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DisclaimerThis article is about regular services. Timetables show major stations only so that those who seek for detailed information should check official websites.British Rail Class 220"The ...

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On 6th April, JR East announced a fare rise in the Greater Tokyo Area. On the next day, Tokyo Metro announced a fare rise as well. They charge 10 more yen for each single ticket. With the additiona...

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700 series bullet trainBullet trains in Japan are larger than ordinary trains, and their gauges are different. Therefore, bullet train carriages are usually delivered by lorries and ships in these ...

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Two years ago today, the first lockdown in the United Kingdom legally came into force, three days after Boris Johnson announced it and urged people on TV to stay at home. The Prime Minister overcon...

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The monthly update of The Red List of Trains in Japan includes 12 new articles as listed below. In addition, more than 50 existing pages are now up to date (including the latest major changes after...

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