Japan Rail: News & General Discussion

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1. JR Tokai: Uniform renewal

   By Kiha66, June 1, 2017
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2. Passing of Another Feline Station Manager

   By bill937ca, February 15, 2019
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3. Three workers suffer (serious) burns after inspecting new Chuo-Shinkansen maglev train

   By Yavianice, October 9, 2019   

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4. JR Tokai opens driver’s cab of latest bullet train for public tours

   By gmat, November 15, 2020
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5. Tokyo Metro plans to list shares.

   By Sascha, January 29
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6. Japanese police requests train stations in Shibuya to shut exits during New Year countdown

   By gmat, December 31, 2018
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7. Mozoca Station 868 @ Hitoyoshi Kyushu

   By katoftw, March 30, 2017
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8. JR Hokkaido shows special guest at staff training facility

   By Densha, September 4, 2017
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   • September 4, 2017

9. Tokyo Metro 16000 series on Odakyu Line past Hon Atsugi

   By bikkuri bahn, May 18, 2016   

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10. JR East E131 series to start regular service on Nikko, Utsunomiya Line with spring 2022 timetable revision March 12

    By bikkuri bahn, March 5, 2022   

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11. Rail Magazine September 2013

    By bikkuri bahn, July 26, 2013   

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12. Toyko Station 100th Birthday 20/12/2014

    By katoftw, December 20, 2014
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13. AI cameras tested at station in Kyoto to identify people with disabilities in bid to assist

    By gmat, April 1, 2021
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14. Cassiopeia and Hokutosei back in operation from 5/20

    By bikkuri bahn, May 28, 2011
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15. TV program heads up Sunday morning March 1

    By bikkuri bahn, February 26, 2015   

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16. Tokyu 8500(?) with green stripes?

    By railsquid, June 12, 2013
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17. JR Freight and Aeon team up to run dedicated train

    By bikkuri bahn, July 6, 2015   

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18. Railway events this weekend

    By bikkuri bahn, August 23, 2012
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19. Japan railway fans abuzz over diesel locomotive on sale for $19K, but there's a catch

    By gmat, November 21, 2020
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20. JR East to introduce ATACS to Yamanote, Keihin Tohoku Lines, with an aim for eventual driverless operation

    By bikkuri bahn, December 8, 2021   

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21. new green car for SL Ban'etsu Monogatari

    By miyakoji, April 2, 2013   

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22. Unusual way to attract riders to trains (from RocketNews24)

    By Sacto1985, July 7, 2015
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23. Keisei Rlwy to re-introduce direct run-through trains on Kanamachi Line on New Year's eve

    By bikkuri bahn, December 8, 2021   

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24. Shinkansen collides with bear in Akita Prefecture; none injured

    By gmat, September 17, 2017
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25. More News -- Sorry, this should be in the Sekisho Fire thread

    By gmat, May 31, 2011
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