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The original styleAnother iconic commuter train in Tokyo, Tokyu 8500 series, retired on Wednesday after being in service for nearly 48 years.The 8500 series was introduced to Den-en-toshi Line in 1...

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Since 26 December, two four-carriage units of Keikyu 600 series have got stickers under a windscreen. On the one hand, it commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki Ward of Kawasaki City. In 197...

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The Red List of Trains in Japan has been updated with eight new articles as listed below, many of which are in western Japan. In addition, "Current Status" of many articles have been modi...

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The year 2023 has began.The last year was not full of happy memories due to fundamental changes of circumstances that affected almost everyone in this world. There might be some difficulties this y...

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Today is the New Year's Eve, the last day of this year. It might be the best day to look back this year with several train photos I took.Unlike my Japanese blog, I do not post new photos to this bl...

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E233 series on Keiyo LineKeiyo Line is a commuter rail in Tokyo, owned and operated by JR East. It is 32 miles long and connects Tokyo and Soga in Chiba Prefecture. There are several important plac...

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Details about annual timetable changes have been announced by JR Group. The revision will take place on Saturday 18 March 2023. There will be some further service reduction on several lines as the ...

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Right: the new 500 yen coin.Last year, the Japan Mint issued a new 500 yen coin. This is the third 500 yen coin in the Japanese history. The size and weight are almost equivalent to those of the se...

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Kyoto was once very well known for trams. Kyoto City Tram opened in 1895 as the very first electric railway in Japan, but all lines were closed by 1978 amid heavy traffic jams. However, there are a...

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京成線、隣の電車が脱線してたけどあと少し手前に来てたら巻き添え食らってたかも… pic.twitter.com/VQswlpkyFC— ガセッティ (@gasettist) November 17, 2022 At 10:21 am on Thursday 17 November, a trai...

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If you have been on a train in Tokyo, you might have heard of Rinkai line at least once. JR East's onboard English announcement calls it "Tokyo Rinkai Kosoku Tetsudo Rinkai Line", which i...

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Japanese National Railways KiHa 58 series was once the most numerous diesel train in Japanese history, as 1,823 carriages were delivered in 1961-69. There were also two more series derived from the...

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IntroductionOn 24 October, Keikyu published an overview of new timetables that take effect on 26 November. According to the company, it is the biggest timetable change in more than 23 years. Like o...

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The Red List of Trains in Japan has been updated with five new articles as listed below, including the latest bullet train N700S series. All Izukyu trains (Shizuoka Prefecture) are now available.In...

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On 14th October 1872, the very first railway in Japan opened between Shimbashi and Yokohama, which are now called Shiodome and Sakuragicho, respectively. The railway was supposed to open three days...

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Shonan-Shinjuku Line Map (General)Shonan-Shinjuku Line is a major railway service in Tokyo, operated by JR East. Like Thameslink in London, Shonan-Shinjuku Line offers services from north to south ...

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185 series repainted like a train in the early-60s.In Japan, some JR trains have first class coaches called Green Car(s). The reason why first class is called as such is because the coaches had a p...

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A farewell sticker of Keikyu 2000 seriesRailway enthusiasts in Japan have been accused for years of frequently being overexcitable (see also HERE). When overexcited people gather at a small place, ...

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Electrification has always been a major option to make railways faster, more efficient and greener. From steam trains to diesel trains, and then electric trains...the history of railway has always ...

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The demise of the Queen Elizabeth II was a shock in Japan as well, as TVs and newspapers organised special report about her devotion to duties that lasted for more than 70 years. Since the Imperial...

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