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Japan Rail News: July 2023

July 6, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

Narita Express airport train makeover, remodeled Tokyo-Nikko train adds luxury, scenic train rides in Japan.

Railway news

Japan’s shinkansen bullet trains gearing up for automatic driving

Just how green are Japan’s trains?

Overhead power lines for Japan trains eyed for transmitting renewable energy

In Photos: Japan’s Narita Express airport trains get front car design makeover

Japan's Narita Express airport trains get front car design makeover

JR Tokai’s new Hida train wins prestigious Blue Ribbon Prize

Tokyo: Train fans enjoy Seibu Railway throwback to 1960s color scheme

Japan train fans bid farewell to JR Tokai’s KiHa 85

Anpanman train in Japan carries one millionth passenger

Travel in luxury from Asakusa to Nikko on the new Spacia X trains

Remodeled Tokyo-Nikko train adds luxury

Japan aims to boost number of trains and buses able to accept cyclists

Japan to require security cameras on new Shinkansen and other trains

Ticket news

#59 Japanese train fare system is confusing

“That’s why we use SUICA. Some tips for purchasing your IC cards in Japan.”

Is it still worth buying the Japan Rail Pass despite prices increasing In October 2023?

JCB launches 50% cashback promotion on train, bus and ferry in Kansai area with Nankai Group

Bullet train operators to allow online seat reservations 1 year in advance

Cute cat in Japan boards train without ticket, gets busted by the captain

Cat without a ticket

Travel articles

The best scenic train rides in Japan: Romantic Journeys

Tourists flock to ‘most beautiful’ abandoned rail line in Tottori

Japan outdoes everyone again with its trains that also run on roads

Trains that also run on roads

This scenic Kyoto train shows off the beauty of rural Japan

Travel videos

Japan Hour – Local scenic train trip from gunma to Tochigi Prefecture – Part 1

Stations

Takanawa is getting the largest indoor park in Tokyo and a Kengo Kuma building

“Major developments around Takanawa Gateway Station to include an indoor park, hotel, cultural centre and gardens.”

Seibu Railway Renovates Ikebukuro and Toshimaen Stations in Preparation for Opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter

This ekiben train station bento is filled with surprises

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