Railpage4h ago
Japan launches bullet train for freight http://dlvr.it/TRhMr3 #Business #Highspeedrailfreight #Japan #JREast
Vibewire Magazine4h ago
Japan launches bullet train for freight http://dlvr.it/TRhLqc #Business #Highspeedrailfreight #Japan #JREast
The Japan Times1d ago
JR East has started operating a freight-only Shinkansen bullet train, transporting goods from Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, to Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/24/companies/freight-only-shinkansen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #shinkansen #trains #jreast
JR East's freight-only shinkansen train goes into service

The seven-car train, converted from an E3 series passenger train has a maximum loading capacity of 17.4 tons.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times3d ago
JR East has taken the lead in launching a training program aimed at nurturing about 100 foreign workers annually under Japan's specified skilled worker program amid severe labor shortages in railway maintenance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/22/companies/railway-maintenance-foreign-workers-training/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jreast #rail #foreignworkers #fukushima
Japan trains foreign workers for railway maintenance

The trained workers are expected to find jobs at railway companies across the country, attracting attention as to whether they can contribute to alleviating the labor shortages.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMar 11
JR East says it will launch a trial of a system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor pantographs on trains running on Tokyo’s Yamanote Line to detect defects at an early stage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/11/companies/jr-east-pantographs-ai/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jreast #drones #ai
JR East to monitor Yamanote Line pantographs with AI

The railway operator also plans to use drones to inspect wires and other infrastructure, aiming to reduce the time required to resume operations by 30% after service disruptions.

The Japan Times
kokuryaMar 11

Why now?
They could wait until I leave end of july, right?!

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/11/companies/jr-east-price-hike/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

#japan #trains #jreast

JR East to raise train fares on Saturday for the first time in 39 years

East Japan Railway said fares would go up by an average of about 7.1%, with the minimum base fare increasing from ¥150 to ¥160.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMar 11
East Japan Railway will raise train fares across its network starting Saturday in the company’s first across-the-board fare revision since its privatization in 1987. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/11/companies/jr-east-price-hike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jreast #rail
JR East to raise train fares on Saturday for the first time in 39 years

East Japan Railway said fares would go up by an average of about 7.1%, with the minimum base fare increasing from ¥150 to ¥160.

The Japan Times
sayzardMar 10

ITmedia AI＋ (@itm_aiplus)

JR동일본(JR East)이 고장 복구 작업에 AI와 드론을 활용해 운전 재개까지 소요 시간을 약 30% 단축한다고 보도되었다. 철도 운행 장애 복구에 AI 기반 분석과 드론 점검을 도입해 현장 조사 및 복구 속도를 높이는 적용 사례이다.

https://x.com/itm_aiplus/status/2031304066580758769

#ai #drones #railway #jreast

ITmedia AI＋ (@itm_aiplus) on X

JR東、故障の復旧にAIとドローン活用　運転再開までの時間「3割減」へ https://t.co/sO0DiKTe6A

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The Japan TimesFeb 3
The transportation ministry gave administrative guidance to JR East over recent problems, including service disruptions on its Yamanote and Joban lines. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/03/companies/jr-east-guidance-service-halts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jreast #yamanoteline #jobanline #rail #mlit
JR East given administrative guidance over service halts

The company’s executive vice president and chief safety officer was summoned over recent issues such as disruptions on the Yamanote and Joban lines.

The Japan Times
Jamie Dawn ElmsJan 31
Why is this Japanese train so tiny? #japan #trains #jreast #Travel #Transit #trainjourney #traintrip #tiny #railway #wow