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JR West
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.
May 30, 2023
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Signalling
JR East and JR West announce mainline ATO cooperation
The two railways are working jointly to develop and deploy ATO on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
July 25, 2022
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Policy
Obituary: Yoshiyuki Kasai
Mr Yoshiyuki Kasai, the honorary chairman of Central Japan Railway (JR Central), who played a key role in privatising Japanese National Railways (JNR), died in Tokyo on May 25 at the age of 81, writes Roderick Smith.*
April 25, 2022
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High-speed
JR West to test ATO on W7 series Shinkansen
The tests will be conducted at the Hakusan General Rolling Stock Yard.
February 24, 2022
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Fleet
JR West to order tilting EMUs for Yakamuro limited express
The fleet will be fitted with new tilt technology.
August 18, 2021
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Fleet
First JR West DEC700 DMU begins testing
Further plans using battery power planned.
February 12, 2021
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Financial
JR Group companies report net loss in first nine months
JR East will adjust its projected revenue forecast due to the result.
November 7, 2019
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Fleet
Flood-damaged Hokuriku Shinkansen trains to be scrapped
THE 10 Hokuriku Shinkansen trains which were damaged by flooding at Nagano depot following Typhoon Hagibis on October 12 are to be scrapped as the damage to electrical and electronic equipment is deemed too great to repair to ensure the safe running of the trains.
October 25, 2019
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High-speed
Japan resumes Hokuriku Shinkansen services to Kanazawa
JR East and JR West reopened the Nagano - Kanazawa section of the Hokuriku Shinkansan, which was damaged by Typhoon Hagibis earlier this month, on October 25, albeit with a reduced frequency.
January 17, 2018
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Asia
JR West embarks on new management plan
Tatsuo Kijima, president and executive officer of JR West, talks to David Briginshaw.
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