
Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.
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Air Date: 2015-03-09
The devastating Earthquake damaged or destroyed 4,070km of the railways along the Pacific coastline of North Eastern ...
Air Date: 2015-04-10
This month's Special Rail Report focuses on the latest addition to Japan's high-speed rail network that started mid-M...
Air Date: 2015-05-15
Most Third Sector railways are former nationally owned lines in rural areas that run at a loss. Recently, Isumi Railw...
Air Date: 2015-06-12
Japan's diesel hybrid trains use the very latest lithium-ion batteries. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, die...
Air Date: 2015-07-11
Battery-hybrid trains draw power from both contact lines and their onboard batteries, and they are gaining worldwide ...
Air Date: 2015-08-14
Japan's subways have a reputation for being energy-saving and eco-friendly, and companies have been successfully expo...
Air Date: 2015-10-09
In Japan, regions operating preserved steam locomotives benefit from vital boosts to the local economy. Discover the ...
Air Date: 2015-11-13
On March 26, 2016, the new Series H5 will enter service on Japan's latest shinkansen line, which runs through the wor...
Air Date: 2015-12-04
With trains making 650 round trips each day, the JR Yamanote Line is the artery of Tokyo's railways. On November 30, ...