National Jun 15, 2022
Tokyo station trials sound visualization for deaf and hard of hearing
A train station in Tokyo started reproducing platform announcements and the sounds of train arrivals and departures onto a screen in the form of text and sign language.
National May 11, 2022
Tokyo's Yamanote Line to test automated trains with passengers from October
The system's development is expected to reach its final stages once the tests end, with carriage improvements slated from around spring 2023 to achieve the targeted 2028 implementation.
National Apr 19, 2022
JR East official claims no discriminatory intent in Russian sign covering
The Russian signs were covered up with sheets of paper with the words "Under Maintenance" from April 7.
Business Apr 15, 2022
The surge in seat reservations during the period between April 28 and May 8 has come mainly because the government fully lifted its coronavirus quasi-emergency last month.
National Apr 15, 2022
Russian wayfinding sign at station in Tokyo uncovered after criticism
East Japan Railway Co. reversed its decision to cover the sign at Ebisu Station in Shibuya Ward after criticism that the move could be considered discriminatory.
National Apr 15, 2022
JR East resumes service on Yamanote Line after fire causes temporary halt
The company said the services were resumed, although some trains are delayed.
National Apr 14, 2022
JR East resumes Tohoku Shinkansen services fully a month after earthquake derailment
Efforts to restore infrastructure are still underway, the company said, and bullet trains will operate at a reduced speed and on temporary timetables for the time being.
Business / Corporate Apr 6, 2022
JR East to raise Tokyo-area fares by ¥10 from around March 2023
JR East hopes to use the proceeds from the fare increase to cover the cost of making its stations barrier-free.
National Apr 4, 2022
Bullet trains back in service between Iwate and Miyagi after quake
Tohoku Shinkansen trains are back in service between Ichinoseki and Sendai stations, allowing Hokkaido and Akita Shinkansen trains to reconnect to Sendai, a major transportation hub.
National Apr 2, 2022
Fukushima bullet train services return two weeks after large earthquake
JR East on Saturday resumed services between Koriyama and Fukushima stations that were suspended following a powerful earthquake more than two weeks ago.
Business Mar 21, 2022
Quake-hit Tohoku Shinkansen service to resume full operations around April 20
The powerful quake that hit the country's northeast on March 16 derailed 16 cars of a 17-car shinkansen train in Miyagi Prefecture.