Japan Rail: News & General Discussion

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1. Cassiopeia train infos

   By Matteo_IT, July 9, 2013
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   • kvp
   • February 6, 2014

2. Maglev train plan outlined by JR Tokai 1 2

   By cteno4, September 18, 2013
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   • kvp
   • February 1, 2014

3. Shimakaze site seeing train between Toba and Osaka

   By Shree, January 26, 2014
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   • Shree
   • January 27, 2014

4. Freight train tail signs

   By Matteo_IT, December 28, 2013
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   • katoftw
   • January 26, 2014

5. E7 to begin revenue operations March 15

   By bikkuri bahn, December 20, 2013   

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   • Densha
   • January 26, 2014

6. Battery EMU to be introduced on Karasuyama Line Spring 2014

   By bikkuri bahn, November 7, 2012
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   • Guest
   • January 23, 2014

7. Former Hokkaido rail chief found dead

   By cteno4, January 18, 2014
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   • cteno4
   • January 18, 2014

8. Accidents involving dementia sufferers is causing concern

   By Bri, January 14, 2014
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   • Bri
   • January 14, 2014

9. Shinkansen Delays

   By westfalen, January 4, 2014
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   • kvp
   • January 5, 2014

10. Shinkansen hits car at crossing

    By cteno4, December 29, 2013
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    • keitaro
    • January 3, 2014

11. points from JR East's March 15 2014 schedule revision

    By miyakoji, December 21, 2013   

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    • miyakoji
    • December 24, 2013

12. JR West KIHA189 to make regular appearance on Biwako Express

    By miyakoji, December 21, 2013   

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    • bikkuri bahn
    • December 22, 2013

13. Jyoshin 7000 type

    By ToniBabelony, December 10, 2013
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    • bikkuri bahn
    • December 10, 2013

14. Ueno-Tokyo Line

    By nartak, December 9, 2013
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    • Sacto1985
    • December 10, 2013

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

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

16. First 700系 End Car To Be Preserved

    By 200系, December 7, 2013
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    • Ochanomizu
    • December 9, 2013

17. December 2013 JTB timetable

    By bikkuri bahn, November 26, 2013   

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    • westfalen
    • November 28, 2013

18. new JR Shikoku express EMU type

    By miyakoji, November 25, 2013   

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    • Gora
    • November 27, 2013

19. Bullet trains on a pro-nuclear curve

    By cteno4, November 24, 2013
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    • bikkuri bahn
    • November 25, 2013

20. Tobu Fan Festival 2013 - Sunday Dec 1

    By miyakoji, November 6, 2013   

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    • bikkuri bahn
    • November 24, 2013

21. Old wooden carriages

    By katoftw, November 21, 2013
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    • Densha
    • November 22, 2013

22. JR East E651 renewal

    By miyakoji, October 26, 2013   

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    • JR 500系
    • November 17, 2013

23. 3rd annual Mass-Trans Innovation Japan

    By bill937ca, November 10, 2013
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    • cteno4
    • November 11, 2013

24. Akagawa bridge last day for pedestrian access

    By bikkuri bahn, October 31, 2013   

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    • Guest
    • November 11, 2013

25. TV program heads up (5)- 11/9 (Sat.) 7pm~ Fuji TV, Real Scope Hyper

    By bikkuri bahn, November 9, 2013   

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    • ToniBabelony
    • November 9, 2013