JR train reservations for Golden Week up over 60%
The surge in seat reservations during the period between April 28 and May 8 has come mainly because the government fully lifted its coronavirus quasi-emergency last month.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Nozomi shinkansen trains mark 30 years in service
The first-generation Nozomi trains ran at a maximum speed of 270 kph. That speed allowed the travel time between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka to be shortened by 19 minutes.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
JR Tokai to offer rides on improved maglev train
The firm says the new car will provide "a more comfortable ride with the improved interior and seats," but added the line will likely not begin running in 2027 as planned.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
JR East plans largest-ever cut of train services in spring 2022
The move, announced Friday, is designed to reduce costs as passengers have been slow to return after plunging amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
JR Central halts works on maglev tunnel after fatal incident
One worker was killed and another left injured as a result of a fall of rocks triggered by blasting operations.
Source: japantimes.co.jp