National Jan 10, 2022
The firm says the new car will provide "a more comfortable ride with the improved interior and seats," but added the line will likely not begin running in 2027 as planned.
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.
Business Dec 15, 2021
Year-end Japan train bookings up 81% as COVID-19 concern eases
A total of 2.32 million seats have been reserved for the period between Dec. 28 and Jan. 5, according to railway companies that are part of the JR group.
National Nov 29, 2021
JR East conducts mock attack following violent incidents on trains
The simulated incident was attended by JR East's Sendai branch and local police. An actual train car was used in the exercise conducted at Shiroishi-Zao station in Miyagi Prefecture.
Business / Corporate Nov 25, 2021
JR East launches shinkansen 'office cars' amid telework demand
The railway hopes to stimulate demand for business trips and "workations," which combine travel with working online.
Business Nov 20, 2021
JR West operates bullet train for vaccinated passengers and those with negative tests
The train on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line left Shin-Osaka Station for Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture and was part of a tour organized by JR West and Nippon Travel Agency Co.
Business / Corporate Nov 19, 2021
Efforts to revive tourism expand to free bullet train rides for kids
If following the guidelines, kids between 6 and 11 can ride the Nozomi super-express for free for a limited time.
Business / Corporate Nov 10, 2021
JR East to cut train services from next spring as COVID-19 dents passenger numbers
The move is designed to "shift to a more flexible cost structure," JR East President and CEO Yuji Fukasawa told a news conference Tuesday.
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.
National Oct 29, 2021
JR Central halts works on maglev tunnel after fatal incident
One worker was killed and another left injured as a result of a fall of rocks triggered by blasting operations.
