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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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Annual timetable revision has been held in Japan on 12 Mar. All seven JR companies have changed their timetables, and there were minor service reduction on many lines due to a decline in demand cau...

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There is an old footbridge in Mitaka, approximately 24 km (15 miles) west of Tokyo station. It looks like an ordinary footbridge, but it is a little heritage. It was built in 1929 near Mitaka Depot...

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In Japan, over a million people use Shinkansen high-speed rail each day. The pandemic made the number of passengers less than before, but still trains are heavily used. Tokyo and Shin-Osaka station...

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Kegon Falls, 26 Aug 2004Nikko, a city in Tochigi Prefecture and roughly 120 km (75 miles) north of Tokyo, is one of the most famous and popular place for tourists, with magnificent nature and histo...

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The monthly update of The Red List of Trains in Japan includes 28 new articles as listed below. Some existing pages have the latest data and information as well!Tokyo MetroHanzomon Line 18000 serie...

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(Additional information added on 26 Mar 2022)The future of railways in the northern island of Hokkaido has always been bleak, due to significant costs to tackle severe winter. Since JR Hokkaido has...

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IntroductionOverviewRouteRolling stockService patternsOther relevant informationConclusionIntroduction(Click for larger image)On 27th January, Sotetsu published another press release regarding new ...

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