National Dec 18, 2021
JR East plans largest-ever cut of train services in spring 2022
The move, announced Friday, is designed to reduce costs as passengers have been slow to return after plunging amid the coronavirus pandemic.
National Nov 8, 2021
Man arrested after starting fire on bullet train in southwestern Japan
A 69-year-old Fukuoka man was detained on the spot and no injuries were reported on the train bound for Kagoshima-Chuo Station.
Business May 20, 2021
The transport of packages of perishable food, such as fish and vegetables, from Kagoshima to Osaka has been carried out by some journeys.
Business / Corporate Feb 10, 2021
Four JR firms log record net losses in April-December period
The spread of working from home and the reduced opportunities of business trips around the country hurt shinkansen services as well as conventional train services.
National / Social Issues Dec 20, 2020
Unmanned stations in Japan cause headaches for disabled people
Harumi Yoshida, who is paralyzed and suffers from cerebral palsy, has launched a legal challenge as a result of a local railway company cutting staff and support.
National Oct 17, 2020
A six-car train, equipped with carriages with tatami-covered floors, left Kagoshima-Chuo Station for a four-day luxury trip around the island.
Business / Corporate Jul 23, 2018
Alibaba ties up with JR Kyushu to boost Chinese tourism and expand use of Alipay
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said Monday it has teamed up with JR Kyushu Co. to boost Chinese tourism in the region. The Chinese e-commerce giant is hoping to expand use of its Alipay mobile payment system in Kyushu. It said it will publicize more information ...
National Jul 20, 2017
Security cameras to be installed on Kyushu shinkansen in run-up to 2020 Olympics
Kyushu Railway Co. said Wednesday it will install security cameras in its shinkansen running in Kyushu beginning in November to enhance security ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The railway will introduce the cameras in passenger cabins and the decks of the 800 ...
How-tos | LIFELINES Dec 4, 2016
Riding while foreign on JR Kyushu can be a costly business
by Louise George Kittaka
A problem regarding buying JR train tickets in Kyushu and a reminder to travelers to get the correct travel documents before booking their flights to Canada.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 5, 2016
In land of negative rates, Kyushu Railway dangles dividend
by Chris Cooper and Nao Sano
In Japan, where bonds can yield less than zero percent, a bullet train operator planning a ¥392 billion ($3.8 billion) share sale is promising investors dividend returns that would beat most of the nation's stocks. State-owned Kyushu Railway Co., also known as JR Kyushu, which ...
Business / Corporate Sep 15, 2016
The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday approved the listing of Kyushu Railway Co. on its main section. With an expected market capitalization of around ¥500 billion, JR Kyushu's debut on Oct. 25 will be one of the biggest initial public offerings in Japan this year, ...