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Japan: Hitachi to Manufacture New Restaurant Train for Seibu Railway

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a manufacturing contract for Seibu Railway's brand-new Japanese restaurant train.

Japan: Kishi Station Names Yontama as 3rd Feline Stationmaster

Kishi Station in Japan has officially appointed a calico cat, Yontama, as its 3rd feline stationmaster.

A Guide to Eating on Trains in Japan

JRPass has compiled practical advice for tourists to help them follow local customs when travelling by train in Japan.

SPACIA X Awarded 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design

Hitachi Rail and Tobu Railway's jointly developed Series N100 SPACIA X has been awarded the 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design.

East Japan Railway Company Introduces E10 Shinkansen Train

East Japan Railway Company has unveiled renderings of the E10 Shinkansen, a new high-speed train designed by UK-based consultancy Tangerine.

Japan: Tobu Railway Begins Operating Hitachi's SPACIA X Trains

Tobu Railway has commenced operations of Hitachi Rail’s new Series N100 SPACIA X trains from Tokyo to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen in Japan. 

Japan: Hitachi to Produce Express Trains for Tobu Railway

Hitachi has been chosen to design and build a fleet of N100 express trains for Tobu Railway Company's Tokyo and Nikko and Kinugawa service.

Russian Railways Launches New Rail Freight Service from Japan to Europe

Russian Railways launches a new rail freight service from Japan to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway, cutting transport times to 19 days…

InnoTrans 2018: Mitsubishi Electric Announces Solutions Showcase

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the solutions that it will be demonstrating at InnoTrans 2018. The company is showcasing a ‘one-stop shop’…

What Does the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement Mean for the Rail Industry?

After four years of negotiations, the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement is now in the final stages of ratification, with both sides aiming to br…

First Class 802 Hitachi Bi-Mode Train for TransPennine Express Arrives in UK

The first Class 802 Hitachi test train for TransPennine Express’s Nova 1 fleet has arrived in the UK. The new fleet will provide 161 additio…

Japan: TMD Friction Acquired by Knorr-Bremse