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.