Japan’s iconic high-speed bullet train network usually runs with the precision of a Swiss watch, but now one of the nation’s major rail operators is scrambling to ...

This article is written based on fair public information and market data as of September 15, 2026.IntroductionEast Japan Railway Company (JR East).Born from the privatization of the former Japanese ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl ...

Japan Railways' latest mag-lev bullet train just broke its own record as the fastest train in the world. The bullet train travelled at 603 kph (374 mph), blowing through last week's top speed of 590 ...

A Japanese train driver is taking his employer to court for 56 yen ($0.49) in docked wages, a fine he paid after causing a one-minute delay on the remarkably punctual Japanese rail system. On June 18 ...

The approaching tropical cyclone Dujuan could cause suspensions and delays on train lines in the greater Tokyo area, with possible disruptions from as early as Sunday evening through Tuesday morning, ...

Summer is certainly no joke in Japan. But even on the hottest of days, there are people who are adverse to conditioned air, either because they feel the cost is too high or because they feel it can ...

For those dreaming of exploring Japan's stunning futuristic cities, ancient temples and iconic Mount Fuji, this is for you! The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a ...