Rail Transport in Japan

Yamato Kogyo Salix joint venture is moving ahead after Martinus Group agreed to sell 50% of Salix Products to Japan’s Yamato Kogyo Co.

J-TREC has unveiled a ten-car Series 2000 for Keio, a 1. 5 kV DC, 1,372 mm-gauge train delivering 20% lower energy use with Hitachi SiC and a ‘Hidamari’ space.

Japan’s MLIT launched signal inspections after the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line train collision, finding parameter issues at 15 stations run by 10 companies.

Hitachi Rail and Tobu Railway are teaming up to introduce the HMAX solution to the Japanese rail industry. HMAX is classified as a next-generation solution that applies digital technologies such as AI to rail maintenance.

MRT Jakarta has signed a contract worth $111. 3 million with Sumitomo Corporation and Nippon Sharyo for the supply of eight six-car metro trains for the North-South Line Phase 2A.

Eleven major rail companies in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area are collaborating to create a unified postpaid tap-to-pay system, helping passengers travel seamlessly across multiple operators through one digital fare network.

Tokyo is planning a grand. metro extension with the city officials giving the go-ahead to the extension of the Oedo Line to facilitate easier connectivity at the northwest areas and ease the journey for the citizens all around the capital.

Cairo Metro is set to be highly financed by Japan since the two governments signed a loan agreement to finance the purchase of trains as well as the building of the fourth metro line of the capital.

The J-TREC electric train Series 71-000 has entered commercial service for the Rinkai Line of Tokyo, bringing commuters a new ride their daily commutes that is more comfortable, more energy-efficient, and more safe.

India has reopened negotiations to acquire Shinkansen E10 trains for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, targeting a launch in 2030 with services running at 320 km/h.

Yamagata bullet train service remains limited after technical failures caused major disruptions, leaving thousands of passengers facing uncertainty and regional tourism struggling to recover during the peak summer travel season.

Japanese railways are partnering with SkyDrive to merge next‑generation air mobility and train services, creating a seamless, efficient travel network for both commuters and tourists.