Japan Railway Journal

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2021
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Keeping Commuters Safe during the Pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people live and work. While many people are now working from home, many others are still commuting to work. Because of this, several .. show full overview
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Moka Railway: Pushing Forward with Steam
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Moka Railway, which runs between Shimodate Station in Ibaraki Prefecture and Motegi Station in Tochigi Prefecture, began operating their tourist train, a Class C12 steam locomotive, in .. show full overview
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Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2021
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Across Japan, NHK has been covering a wide range of railway-related news. Join us as we take a look at the news from January to June 2021. See the efforts and ideas implemented by .. show full overview
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Japan's Top New Trains: Awarded for Excellence
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The Japan Railfan Club, established in 1953 with more than 3,000 members, awards its Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize to remarkable vehicles that began service the previous year. Of .. show full overview
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Back in Time at the Romancecar Museum
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In April 2021, Odakyu Electric Railway opened its Romancecar Museum. The museum features 5 generations of Romancecars, including the 3000 SE series, which set the world record for the .. show full overview
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Shinano Railway: Investing in New Trains
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In Nagano Prefecture, third-sector Shinano Railway came up with a unique strategy to replace their old trains. Investing half of received funds, they gave the remaining half back to .. show full overview
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This is Not the End of the Line: Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture
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Currently, many places in Japan are utilizing discontinued railways such as tracks and station buildings to revitalize their local community. Visitors can enjoy trekking along a .. show full overview
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Asa Coast Railway: The World's First DMV
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Third-sector Asa Coast Railway, which runs between Tokushima and Kochi Prefectures in the Shikoku region, has introduced what may be the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV) in an .. show full overview
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Shinkansen Freight: Carrying On Post Pandemic
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The JR companies have been working on ways to use the shinkansen to provide freight services to compensate for lost passenger revenue. JR East, in particular, began experimenting with .. show full overview
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Kominato Railway: Surviving with Wisdom and Ingenuity
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Kominato Railway is a 39.1km rural railway that operates in Chiba, the prefecture next to Tokyo. Unfortunately, damage caused by a typhoon in 2019 and the subsequent pandemic caused .. show full overview

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