March 9, 2015 • 28m
The devastating Earthquake damaged or destroyed 4,070km of the railways along the Pacific coastline of North Eastern Japan. See ho...Read more
April 10, 2015 • 28m
This month's Special Rail Report focuses on the latest addition to Japan's high-speed rail network that started mid-March. See the...Read more
May 15, 2015 • 28m
Most Third Sector railways are former nationally owned lines in rural areas that run at a loss. Recently, Isumi Railway decided on...Read more
June 12, 2015 • 28m
Japan's diesel hybrid trains use the very latest lithium-ion batteries. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, diesel hybrid tr...Read more
July 11, 2015 • 28m
Battery-hybrid trains draw power from both contact lines and their onboard batteries, and they are gaining worldwide attention due...Read more
August 14, 2015 • 28m
Japan's subways have a reputation for being energy-saving and eco-friendly, and companies have been successfully exporting their t...Read more
October 9, 2015 • 28m
In Japan, regions operating preserved steam locomotives benefit from vital boosts to the local economy. Discover the secrets behin...Read more
November 13, 2015 • 28m
On March 26, 2016, the new Series H5 will enter service on Japan's latest shinkansen line, which runs through the world's longest ...Read more
December 4, 2015 • 28m
With trains making 650 round trips each day, the JR Yamanote Line is the artery of Tokyo's railways. On November 30, the new Serie...Read more