Japan Railway Journal

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2019
2019x1
New Year Trains: Beginning the New Year with a Journey
Episode overview
New Year is a special time in Japan with many unique traditions. There are special postcards and special foods, visits to shrines and temples, and even special trains. In this episode, .. show full overview
2019x1
New Year Trains: Beginning the New Year with a Journey
Episode overview
New Year is a special time in Japan with many unique traditions. There are special postcards and special foods, visits to shrines and temples, and even special trains. In this .. show full overview
2019x2
JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey
Episode overview
JR East's Gono Line, which runs between Akita and Aomori Prefectures, currently boasts 3 popular tourist trains with the name "Resort Shirakami," attracting more than 100,000 passengers .. show full overview
2019x2
JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey
Episode overview
JR East's Gono Line, which runs between Akita and Aomori Prefectures, currently boasts 3 popular tourist trains with the name "Resort Shirakami," attracting more than 100,000 .. show full overview
2019x3
Amaterasu Railway: A Tourist Attraction Making the Most of a Discontinued Line
Episode overview
Amaterasu Railway was a third sector company located in Takachiho Town in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. However, in 2005 the line was severely damaged by a typhoon causing .. show full overview
2019x3
Amaterasu Railway: A Tourist Attraction Making the Most of a Discontinued Line
Episode overview
Amaterasu Railway was a third sector company located in Takachiho Town in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. However, in 2005 the line was severely damaged by a typhoon .. show full overview
2019x4
Yamanote Line: Tokyo's Ever Evolving Loop Line
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The JR Yamanote Line is a 35km loop line that runs around central Tokyo carrying 3.5 million passengers per day. During the morning rush hour, 48 trains operate every 2 minutes, the .. show full overview
2019x4
Yamanote Line: Tokyo's Ever Evolving Loop Line
Episode overview
The JR Yamanote Line is a 35km loop line that runs around central Tokyo carrying 3.5 million passengers per day. During the morning rush hour, 48 trains operate every 2 minutes, the .. show full overview
2019x5
JR Hokkaido's Yubari Line: A Beloved Local Line Comes to an End
Episode overview
On April 1, 2019, the Yubari branch of JR Hokkaido's Sekisho Line is sadly coming to an end. Back in the days, Yubari was a prosperous mining town and the line was a major route for .. show full overview
2019x5
JR Hokkaido's Yubari Line: A Beloved Local Line Comes to an End
Episode overview
On April 1, 2019, the Yubari branch of JR Hokkaido's Sekisho Line is sadly coming to an end. Back in the days, Yubari was a prosperous mining town and the line was a major route for .. show full overview
2019x6
Tokyo Metro: A Subway Network On Time & On Track
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Tokyo Metro operates 9 subway lines with a network stretching a total of 195km. Connecting to a number of main stations in Tokyo on both private and JR lines, Tokyo Metro carries 7.4 .. show full overview
2019x6
Tokyo Metro: A Subway Network On Time & On Track
Episode overview
Tokyo Metro operates 9 subway lines with a network stretching a total of 195km. Connecting to a number of main stations in Tokyo on both private and JR lines, Tokyo Metro carries 7.4 .. show full overview
2019x7
Nishi-Nippon Railroad: Fine Dining on an Even Finer Tourist Train
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Nishi-Nippon Railroad's first tourist train "The Rail Kitchen Chikugo" began operating in March 2019 in the Kyushu region. The train, which is a showcase of traditional craftsmanship, .. show full overview
2019x7
Nishi-Nippon Railroad: Fine Dining on an Even Finer Tourist Train
Episode overview
Nishi-Nippon Railroad's first tourist train "The Rail Kitchen Chikugo" began operating in March 2019 in the Kyushu region. The train, which is a showcase of traditional .. show full overview
2019x8
Hiroshima Electric Railway: On Track on the Streets
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Since the 1960's Japan's streetcar numbers have fallen into decline due to an increase of cars, subways, and railway lines. However, to meet the aging population's need for safe and .. show full overview
2019x8
Hiroshima Electric Railway: On Track on the Streets
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Since the 1960's Japan's streetcar numbers have fallen into decline due to an increase of cars, subways, and railway lines. However, to meet the aging population's need for safe and .. show full overview
2019x9
Hankai Tramway: Osaka's One & Only Tram Network
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With a history of more than 100 years, Hankai Tramway, which connects Osaka City and Sakai City, is the only tram operator in Osaka Prefecture. With 2 other companies connecting the .. show full overview
2019x9
Hankai Tramway: Osaka's One & Only Tram Network
Episode overview
With a history of more than 100 years, Hankai Tramway, which connects Osaka City and Sakai City, is the only tram operator in Osaka Prefecture. With 2 other companies connecting the .. show full overview
2019x10
Choshi Electric Railway: Finding New Ways to Get Back on Track
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Choshi Electric Railway operates a 6.4km line in Chiba Prefecture. This beloved local line services around 20,000 people who live in the area. However, with a low population and a .. show full overview
2019x11
JR Osaka Loop Line: Developing a Better, More User-Friendly Line
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JR West's Osaka Loop Line is the main artery for public transport in Osaka. 13 of the line's 19 stations connect to subways and major private railways. Unfortunately, there were .. show full overview
2019x12
Kyoto Tango Railway: A Bus Company to the Rescue
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Kyoto Tango Railway is a 114km line located along Amanohashidate, one of the 3 most scenic spots in Japan. Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, it is now managed by the .. show full overview
2019x13
South Hokkaido Railway: A Tourist Train Developed by a Tour Company
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South Hokkaido Railway is home to a popular tourist train. A third sector company, South Hokkaido Railway began operation in 2016 with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. With .. show full overview
2019x14
Chizu Express: A Top Tier Third Sector Railway
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Chizu Express is a third sector local railway, which runs 56.1km through the Chugoku Mountains between Tottori and Hyogo Prefectures. From the beginning, the railway was constructed for .. show full overview
2019x15
Hitachinaka Seaside Railway: Pulling Together with the Local Community
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Hitachinaka Seaside Railway in Ibaraki Prefecture opened in 2008. When it began operation, the 14.3km railway had a ridership of less than 700,000. Now, ridership exceeds 1 million .. show full overview
2019x16
JR's Ekinaka Development Project: A New Lifestyle Below the Chuo Line
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"Ekinaka" refers to the shops and facilities that are usually found inside the station. Now JR East is expanding on that concept, developing the viaducts beneath the Chuo Line in a .. show full overview
2019x17
Introducing the N700S: JR Central's Next-Generation Shinkansen
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JR Central's long-awaited next-generation Shinkansen; the N700S is scheduled to begin operation in summer 2020. The new N700S makes use of state-of-the-art technology to enhance safety, .. show full overview
2019x18
New Technology: Opening the Future of the Railway
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Railway companies in Japan are shifting toward the use of artificial intelligence and IoT systems to improve services. Responding to the increasing number of retiring railway employees .. show full overview
2019x19
Reviewing the New Trains of 2019
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Many new express, commuter and tourist trains, as well as trams, began service in 2019. Join us as we take a look back at the trains and trends. See the innovative designs of Seibu .. show full overview

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