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10.06.2026

Magnetic train tickets face QR replacement at JR East

Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts Japan travel

03.06.2026

Tropical Storm Jangmi exposes Japan’s storm risks

Freight Shinkansen: Japan’s 275 kmph cargo train

19.05.2026

Hokkaido Shinkansen bid-rigging probe targets 9 firms

JR Central plans to equip overhead line insulators with a protective coating.

30.08.2024

JR Central Implements Innovative Insulators with Protective Coating to Enhance Railway Safety and Reliability

JR Central plans to equip overhead line insulators with a protective coating, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Problems for Japan's Transportation Infrastructure

27.08.2024

Typhoon “Shanshan” Approaches Japan: Flight Cancellations, Transportation Disruptions, and Damage Forecast

Typhoon "Shanshan" poses a significant threat to Japan, creating serious problems for transportation infrastructure and local residents, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
N700S Trains to be Equipped with Infrastructure Diagnostics Equipment

22.08.2024

N700S Trains to be Equipped with Infrastructure Diagnostics Equipment

The Japanese railway company JR Central is set to revolutionize its approach to high-speed Shinkansen infrastructure diagnostics, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
60th anniversary of Japan's high-speed rail

09.08.2024

JR Central to Purchase 17 New Shinkansen N700S Trains: Deliveries to Begin in 2026

The Japanese railway company JR Central continues to expand its fleet of high-speed trains by announcing the acquisition of an additional 17 Shinkansen N700S trainsets, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Japan Supports Metro Expansion in India

09.07.2024

Japan Supports Metro Expansion in India

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continues to actively support the development of transportation infrastructure in India, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Japanese Railway Line Implements Facial Recognition System for Ticket Sales

07.07.2024

Japanese Railway Line Implements Facial Recognition System for Ticket Sales

Japanese company Yamaman Co, operator of light rail and bus routes, has introduced a facial recognition system for ticket sales on the Yukarigaoka line and local buses, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Robotic Automation of Railway Infrastructure in Japan

04.07.2024

Robotic Automation of Railway Infrastructure in Japan: A New Step into the Future!

West Japan Railways (West JR) has recently introduced a revolutionary robot capable of performing complex tasks at heights up to 12 meters, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Kinki Sharyo Begins Delivery of 8A Series Electric Trains

05.06.2024

Japanese Kinki Sharyo Begins Delivery of 8A Series Electric Trains

Kinki Sharyo, a well-known Japanese manufacturer of railway rolling stock, has started delivering the latest 8A series electric trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
high-speed trains will feature single and double occupancy compartments

22.04.2024

JR Central’s high-speed trains will feature single and double occupancy compartments

Japanese company JR Central has announced plans to equip each of its high-speed trains in the N700S series, running on the Tokaido Shinkansen line, with two single or double occupancy compartments, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The discussion of supplying Japanese Shinkansen trains to the United States

11.04.2024

The discussion of supplying Japanese Shinkansen trains to the United States for the Texas HSR project is gaining attention

The meeting between Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida could be a significant event for the development of the high-speed rail (HSR) in Texas, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SPACIA X train from Hitachi

31.03.2024

The Japanese SPACIA X train from Hitachi has won the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2024

The train connects Tokyo with the tourist cities of Nikko and Kinugawa, as reported by the company “NPO A. T.
the first high-speed electric train from Kawasaki Rail and Hitachi Rail

18.03.2024

JR East has put into operation the first high-speed electric train of the E8 series from Kawasaki Rail and Hitachi Rail

The seven-car train began operating on a 403 km line connecting Tokyo and the city of Shinze in the northern part of Honshu Island, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.