Rail Transport in Japan

On July 2, Tokyu Corporation officially began operating the first train of its new Series 6050 fleet, manufactured by J-TREC.

Japan’s railway operators are adopting new ticket technologies, including facial recognition and contactless cards, to simplify gate access and meet the needs of rising international tourism.

West Japan Railway reported better-than-expected earnings, pushing its stock up 3. 6% to $20.

Saitama’s Railway Museum offers a fascinating journey through Japan’s train history and invites visitors to explore the future of transportation in an immersive indoor setting.

Japan has committed $1. 063 billion in aid to Bangladesh, with a major portion dedicated to railway upgrades and structural budget support.

JICA will provide technical support to Manila’s LRT-1 operator, Light Rail Manila Corporation, to boost energy efficiency, cut operational costs, and lower CO₂ emissions.

The E10 Shinkansen is Japan’s newest high-speed train project, combining innovative engineering and sakura-inspired design to redefine rail travel by 2030.

Japan will supply two E3 and E5 series trains to India free of charge by early 2026 to support testing on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail (HSR), the country’s first.

Shibuya Station is entering the final phase of a major redevelopment, with new towers, plazas, and pedestrian access set to fully open between 2030 and 2034.

The Anpanman Train has returned to Kochi Prefecture in its original colorful design and will run until January 12, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the first themed service.

A snake disrupted Japan’s high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line, cutting power to overhead wires and halting train service for over 90 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka on Wednesday evening.

In Japan, governors from 29 prefectures urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to provide funding for regional rail lines as closures threaten rural communities and essential infrastructure.