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Japan
April 20, 2024
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High-speed
JR Central to introduce private compartments
Individual compartments, seating one person, will become available on Tokaido Shinkansen services from 2026 onwards.
April 4, 2024
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High-speed
Chuo Shinkansen opening delayed to 2034
Japanese maglev line was originally expected to open from Tokyo to Nagoya in 2027.
March 18, 2024
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High-speed
Japan opens Hokuriku Shinkansen extension
High-speed trains connect Tokyo with Tsuruga via 125km line extension.
February 19, 2024
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Infrastructure
JR East digitises infrastructure maintenance
Digital technology will improve operation and maintenance of point motors, signalling systems and other rail infrastructure.
February 16, 2024
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Technology
JR East to boost collaboration with southeast Asian start-ups
The Japanese railway has established a new company based in Singapore.
February 6, 2024
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Technology
Tokyo Metro trials 5G CBTC
Partnership with Japan’s Railway Technology Research Institute, Hitachi, Mitsubishi and NTT will test effectiveness of the new technology in a real-life rail environment.
February 3, 2024
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Central/South America
Panama metro Line 3 train delivered
A Japanese consortium is supplying rolling stock and equipping the 25.4km monorail line.
January 11, 2024
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Financial
Japan says no to KL - Singapore high-speed
Japanese media is reporting that a lack of financial guarantees from the Malaysian government has prompted major Japanese companies to walk away from the project ahead of the RFI deadline on January 14.
September 5, 2023
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High-speed
Timetable announced for opening of Hokuriku Shinkansen extension in 2024
East Japan Railway (JR East) and West Japan Railway (JR West) have published details of the new train services that will be introduced when the Hokuriku Shinkansen is extended to Tsuruga next year.
August 17, 2023
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Fleet
JR Central to introduce new-generation tilting technology in series 385 prototype
New train is intended to replace series 383 EMUs, which have been in service since 1995.
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