JR East imposes internal penalties on president and vice president following a series of operational troubles
JR East has imposed internal penalties on its president and vice president due to significant transport issues that have harmed the company's credibility in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
JR East to raise fares for the first time on March 14, with cost increases more pronounced in urban areas, widening fare differences with private railways
JR East will implement a fare increase on March 14, marking its first adjustment since the company's establishment in 1987, with fares in urban areas seeing a more significant rise.
Earthquake Countermeasure Dampers to Reduce Derailment Risk to be Installed by JR East on the Tohoku Shinkansen
JR East, in collaboration with the Railway Technical Research Institute, has developed earthquake countermeasure dampers to reduce derailment risks on the Tohoku Shinkansen, with implementation planned from fall 2027.
Iran Chooses Its Leader. "But Khamenei Jr. is Injured"
Iran faces a power vacuum and urgency to elect a successor to Ali Khamenei, with internal conflicts and military tensions complicating the transition.
Separation of Tohoku Shinkansen: Control Board with Wrong Output Failed in Half Its Lifespan
A control board responsible for erroneous signals leading to separations in the Tohoku Shinkansen failed in just six years, prompting JR East to implement new safety measures.
Free Train Rides for Tourists. Residents of Japan Protest
JR East has raised ticket prices but is offering free high-speed train rides to foreign tourists, which has sparked protests from local residents in Japan.
Successor of Suica Penguin Committee Established, Chaired by Kaoru Koyama
JR East has established a selection committee to choose a successor to its iconic Suica Penguin mascot, led by writer Kaoru Koyama.
Irregular Operation of the Coupler in the Tohoku Shinkansen: Report by the Transportation Safety Committee
A report published by Japan's Transportation Safety Committee reveals irregular operations of the coupler mechanism in the Tohoku Shinkansen, following incidents of coupler disconnections during travel.
Candidate Site for J1 Espulse's Home Ground at Shimizu Station East Exit, Shizuoka
Shizuoka City has proposed a budget for acquiring land to build a new multi-purpose stadium for J1 Espulse near JR Shimizu Station, reflecting ongoing discussions about enhancing the area's sports infrastructure.
Trolley Wire Exchange Mistake: Multiple Human Errors in JR Utsunomiya Line Power Line Outage Accident
A power outage on the JR Utsunomiya Line affected about 190,000 people due to multiple human errors linked to the mishandling of trolley wire replacements and oversight of wear in inspection images.
JR Utsunomiya Line, Services Suspended Due to Broken Cables between Tokyo and Oyama Station
The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended operations in both directions between Tokyo and Oyama Station due to a broken overhead wire.
Yamanote Line and Saikyo Line Completely Halted; Resumed Around 9 PM Expected
A personal injury incident on the JR Saikyo Line between Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo led to all services on the Yamanote Line and the Saikyo Line being suspended, with resumption expected around 9 PM according to JR East.
JR East's operation suspensions continue; Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport calls for cause investigation and prevention of recurrence
Japanese officials are urging JR East to ensure safety and stability in public transport following multiple incidents of extended train service suspensions on the Yamanote and Joban lines.
Ongoing troubles at JR East, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism instructs measures to prevent recurrence; Vice President "deeply apologizes"
JR East is facing a series of disruptions including service interruptions due to power outages and smoke, prompting the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to direct the company to investigate the causes and implement preventive measures, as the Vice President offered a deep apology to affected customers.