Business Sep 16, 2020
The two companies stopped short of releasing earnings projections for fiscal 2020, noting that the extent of the impact of the virus crisis is unpredictable.
Business / Corporate Sep 3, 2020
Last trains in Tokyo to leave earlier from next spring, JR East says
The railway said it is trying to improve labor conditions for maintenance personnel, but cost-cutting is believed to be another reason in light of the pandemic.
National Aug 22, 2020
End of an era: Dismantling of old Harajuku Station building to begin on Monday
After standing for 96 years and surviving World War II, the old wooden building is finally set to be taken down, bringing an end to a Tokyo landmark.
Business / Corporate Aug 3, 2020
Tokyo Station's new expansive shopping area opens after coronavirus delay
Gransta Tokyo features around 150 stores in the station's basement and ground floors, including some selling sake and fresh fish delivered by bullet train.
Business / Corporate Jul 31, 2020
JR East may halt Tokyo-area trains earlier as coronavirus saps demand
Passenger traffic on the Yamanote Line's last trains has only returned to around 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Business / Tech Jul 27, 2020
Disinfection and mobility robots unveiled at new station in Tokyo
JR East is introducing advanced robots at Takanawa Gateway Station, using it as a test site for new technology.
National Jul 22, 2020
The number of Japan Railways Group train seats booked for the Bon summer holiday period between Aug. 7 and 17 dived 79 percent from a year before, JR companies said Wednesday. The weakness reflected falls in demand for travel amid a resurgence of novel coronavirus ...
National Jul 9, 2020
Is that hand strap clean? Tokyo Metro sprays silver to fend off coronavirus
Tokyo's labyrinthine rail network of about 900 stations and roughly 85 lines has seen passenger numbers approach pre-virus levels.
Business Jun 2, 2020
JR East to open 100 unmanned convenience stores in next four years
East Japan Railway Co. will accelerate plans to open 100 unmanned convenience stores within the next four years, sources close to the matter said Tuesday, as it takes advantage of the need to reduce human contact amid the coronavirus pandemic. The company's first unmanned convenience ...
National Jun 1, 2020
East Japan Railway Co. opened a new platform for its Saikyo Line for use Monday at Shibuya Station in Tokyo. The railway operator moved the Saikyo Line platform north by about 350 meters so that the new platform and the Yamanote Line platforms are positioned ...