National / Crime & Legal Nov 9, 2021
Man critically hurt in Tokyo train attack regains consciousness
The man was allegedly stabbed in the chest after being sprayed with pesticide during the Halloween night attack.
National Nov 8, 2021
Man arrested after starting fire on bullet train in southwestern Japan
A 69-year-old Fukuoka man was detained on the spot and no injuries were reported on the train bound for Kagoshima-Chuo Station.
National / Crime & Legal Nov 1, 2021
Suspect in Tokyo Halloween attack deliberately targeted a crowded train
by Tomohiro Osaki
Sunday's incident has restarted a debate about what train operators can reasonably do to stop attacks by armed individuals.
National Oct 11, 2021
Fire shuts down JR trains in Tokyo area, affecting 236,000 people
A fire at a major substation facility near Tokyo run by East Japan Railway Co. caused a power outage on Sunday, forcing the operator to temporarily suspend train services on a number of lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and affecting around 236,000 people, ...
National Oct 8, 2021
Quake disrupts Tokyo traffic after commuters stranded overnight
The last time a quake measuring upper 5 or more was registered in Tokyo's 23 wards was on March 11, 2011, when a magnitude 9.0 quake devastated northeastern Japan.
National Jul 27, 2021
Visually impaired man dragged 2 meters along platform by Keikyu train
The emergency brake was applied after the man in his 60s — who's hand was trapped in the train door — fell on the platform, hitting his head and lower back.
Business / Corporate Jul 16, 2021
Japan gives nod to future IPO of massive Tokyo subway operator
by Gearoid Reidy and Emi Urabe
A privatization of the subway, which carries an average of 7.56 million riders per day, has been keenly awaited for years, especially among retail investors.
Asia Pacific Jul 4, 2021
New and improved Trans-Siberian Railway aims to boost shipping capacity to Asia
by Yusuke Yagi
Improvements are rapidly being made to allow trains to travel faster and carry more freight in a bid to revive the line's leading role in connecting Asia and Europe.
Business / Corporate Jun 30, 2021
Mitsubishi Electric admits to inspection lapses for train air conditioners
Inspection failures are believed to have started around 1985 or earlier, sources said.
Business / Corporate May 23, 2021
Japanese trains may dominate Washington metro after Hitachi secures deal
Hitachi Rail Washington won a contract in March to design and manufacture 256 cars of a new series with an option to build up to 800 cars.
National May 21, 2021
Shinkansen driver leaves cockpit for toilet as train travels at 150 kph
The driver, who was experiencing abdominal pain, handed over to a conductor who was not licensed to drive the train.