The mayhem during the recent holiday and typhoon could have been prevented if the Shinkansen and connecting rail systems had been flexible in crisis management.
JR West announced plans to switch a portion of power consumed by Shinkansen trains to renewable energy sources, a key step in its effort to achieve...
Zero-emission trains could be here soon, as JR West announced ambitious plans to replace diesel engines with hydrogen fuel cells toward achieving net zero.
The heavy snow caused 24-hour traffic backups for tens of kilometers, and some rail passengers were stranded in cold railcars for as long as 10 hours.
150 years since Japan's first train line opened, all private railway companies are beset by problems. The government, like in Europe, may want to step in.
Whether you’re always on the go and need to work while getting there, or want a mobile change of routine, this new service will be of...
The project brings in cooperating small and medium-sized firms from outside the JR West group. See the future for yourself at the upcoming “Mass-Trans Innovation Japan...
Just before dawn, a sight which resembles a sci-fi movie unfolded before our eyes. With their red headlights waiting to pull out of the station,...
Happy New Year from JAPAN Forward! One week into 2019, we are sharing with you in a series the 25 most-read articles of the past...
The much-awaited Shinkansen featuring Sanrio’s popular character, Hello Kitty started its operation on Saturday, June 30, with hundreds of fans either going on board...
