Announcement of Kyoto Prefectural Governor Election: Three Candidates, Including Incumbent and Newcomers, to Compete in Debate on Tourism Issues and Shinkansen
The Kyoto Prefectural Governor election has been announced, with three candidates set to debate key issues such as tourism and Shinkansen expansion.
Early stopping of Shinkansen by 20 seconds during Nankai Trough Earthquake using disaster prevention research network
JR West will implement a system that can stop the Shinkansen 20 seconds earlier in the event of a Nankai Trough earthquake by utilizing data from the N-net underwater observation network.
Opposition to the Route of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Passing Through Kyoto City: Attention on the Dispute in the Governor's Election
The upcoming Kyoto governor election is overshadowed by controversy over the proposed route of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which would pass underground through central Kyoto, with incumbent governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki remaining noncommittal.
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.
Extension Route of the Hokuriku Shinkansen: Agreement on Route Redetermination During the Current Diet Session by the Ruling Party Maintenance Committee
The ruling parties in Japan have agreed to redetermine the extension route of the Hokuriku Shinkansen within the current Diet session, with the focus on thorough re-examination of several proposed routes including the previously agreed 'Obama-Kyoto Route.'
Tohoku Shinkansen, service suspended between Tokyo and Morioka; expected to resume around 8:20 AM
East Japan Railway Company has suspended operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Morioka due to a power outage caused by fallen trees.
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.
Inspection Robot Similar to Doctor Yellow Overcomes Curbs, Prototype for Linear Technology
JR Central has unveiled a prototype inspection robot designed for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, set to begin experimental trials later this month in Yamanashi Prefecture.
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.
Even in the βKingdom of Railroads,β Japan faces fierce competition for holiday Shinkansen ticketsβ¦ A comparison between Shinkansen and KTX
The article describes the challenges of securing seats on Japan's Shinkansen during peak holiday seasons, drawing parallels with Korea's KTX ticket difficulties.
Rental Fees for New Shinkansen Lines: Government Contemplates Increase, JR Companies Stand Against It, Expressing Concern Over Increased Burden
JR companies are opposing the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's plans to review and potentially increase rental fees for the use of New Shinkansen lines, fearing an increased financial burden.
Is the Hokuriku Shinkansen Plan 'Obama-Kyoto' Gaining Ground Again? Will the LDP's Victory Shift Control?
The recent electoral victory of the LDP in Japan appears to potentially influence discussions around the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to connect Obama and Kyoto.
Direct Thunderbirds in Hokuriku are 'studying': President of JR West raises challenges for revival
The President of JR West discusses the challenges in potentially reviving direct Thunderbirds services from Osaka to Wakura Onsen following the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line in March 2024.
Japan struck by a strong earthquake measuring 6.4, disrupting shinkansen operations. No tsunami threat.
A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, causing disruptions to the shinkansen train services, but there is no tsunami threat.
Strong earthquake hit western Japan, halting shinkansen
A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck western Japan, causing minor injuries and halting the operation of shinkansen trains, although no tsunami warning was issued.