Renowned for its advanced technology and impeccable safety record, the Shinkansen has never recorded a fatal accident. Yet, ...

Travelers flooded airports and major train stations in Japan on Saturday as they departed cities to spend time in their ...

A Shinkansen bullet train that was stranded for 12 hours from Sunday night in Akita Prefecture due to a power failure is up ...

East Japan Railway (JR East) said Friday that it has applied for government approval to raise its fares by 7.1% on average in March 2026 as it struggles with higher costs and seeks to increase ...

East Japan Railway (JR East) will raise its standard fares as early as March 2026 to secure funds for capital investment, at a time when riders are decreasing due to a shrinking population.

The year 2024 saw some train and bus operators in Japan switch to contactless credit card fare payment systems in lieu of ...

NAGOYA--Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) is chugging toward developing hybrid train cars that are partially powered by a hydrogen engine, company officials announced. The officials said on Nov.

JAPAN: Central Japan Railway has developed a device that allows the shape of wheels to be measured while trains are passing ...

When East Japan Railway Company (JR East) launched its Suica prepaid card payment system in 2001, it was a gigantic step ...

Hop on an adorable ride with the Hello Kitty Shinkansen, which takes you exploring the Western cities of Japan.

OSAKA--West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) is set to equip its trains with knife-proof umbrellas to protect passengers and crew. The company said it developed the special umbrella to help railway ...