Japan Rail: News & General Discussion

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1. Positive effects of Hokuriku Shinkansen continue

   By cteno4, March 22, 2017
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   • Sacto1985
   • March 29, 2017

2. West Kyushu Shinkansen pics

   By katoftw, December 22, 2021
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   • katoftw
   • January 6, 2022

3. Yuki Miku Train 2020 Ver

   By bill937ca, December 5, 2019
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   • bill937ca
   • December 5, 2019

4. Matsuyama tram question

   By cteno4, May 11, 2014
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   • bill937ca
   • May 29, 2014

5. Denentoshi line to receive platform doors... Sort of.

   By ToniBabelony, October 13, 2013
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   • kvp
   • December 9, 2013

6. Taiheiyo Coal Line will cease operations at the end of March

   By katoftw, March 14, 2019
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   • scotspensioner
   • April 27, 2019

7. Tobu Railway freight?

   By Welshbloke, February 16, 2016
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   • Welshbloke
   • February 17, 2016

8. days numbered for Keihan's old 3000 series

   By miyakoji, July 31, 2012
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   • Mudkip Orange
   • August 8, 2012

9. AC traction: do 50Hz and 60Hz need different equipment?

   By miyakoji, February 8, 2015   

   • 485 series
   • 521 series
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   • Sacto1985
   • February 8, 2015

10. On the move

    By bill937ca, February 11, 2017
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    • katoftw
    • February 12, 2017

11. retirement of JNR 381 Series on Hanwa Liner service

    By miyakoji, January 21, 2011
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    • bikkuri bahn
    • January 21, 2011

12. Trip in April

    By MikePerth, February 26, 2019
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    • Kamome
    • March 26, 2019

13. Where can I find some line maps like these?

    By bluejeans, January 9, 2017
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    • ToniBabelony
    • January 10, 2017

14. Kit Kat as Train tickets!

    By JR 500系, July 2, 2014
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    • Kitayama
    • July 3, 2014

15. Some things noted traveling from Tokyo this Summer

    By gmat, August 16, 2015
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    • Ochanomizu
    • August 18, 2015

16. Chance to have a Wedding on a Yamanote Train

    By gmat, June 19, 2013
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    • Martijn Meerts
    • June 21, 2013

17. Are you sure we have enough mirrors?

    By velotrain, December 4, 2015
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    • JR 500系
    • December 6, 2015

18. Best search term for signal boxes/switch towers?

    By marknewton, April 6, 2016
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    • kvp
    • April 11, 2016

19. Tokyo's railway system documentary

    By bikkuri bahn, October 9, 2010
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    • Nozomi
    • October 9, 2010

20. Tohoku Main Line re-opens

    By bikkuri bahn, April 22, 2011
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    • bikkuri bahn
    • April 22, 2011

21. Bang bang go the brakes!

    By railsquid, June 8, 2016
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    • Mudkip Orange
    • June 10, 2016

22. Grade crossing accident and derailment on Nagareyama Line

    By bikkuri bahn, July 11, 2014   

    • ryutetsu
    • nagareyama line
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    • bikkuri bahn
    • July 11, 2014

23. Meitetsu/JRC crossing gate at Jingu-mae permanently closed

    By miyakoji, July 1, 2012
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    • JR 500系
    • July 4, 2012

24. Toyo Tire & Rubber data falsification affects rwy. rolling stock parts

    By bikkuri bahn, October 16, 2015   

    • toyo tire
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    • cteno4
    • October 21, 2015

25. Central Japan Railway Data Book 2010

    By bill937ca, April 20, 2011
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    • KenS
    • June 4, 2011