The shinkansen has been mostly stuck in Japan as competitors from Europe and China sell their own high-speed trains in an increasing number of countries. Read more
The key topics are expected to continue making headlines in 2025. Read more
The line runs the length of Taiwan, over mountainous, unstable territory that makes the island a perfect test bed for the fast trains. Read more
A commemorative ceremony was held by Central Japan Railway at Tokyo Station to send off the first train of the day. Read more
The incident marks the first time that a coupler has come undone while the train is traveling, according to JR East. Read more
Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board holding up the speedy shinkansen services. Read more
The resignation of Shizuoka Prefecture's governor has raised the possibility of a successor who might greenlight the construction of a tunnel through the prefecture for Central Japan Ra... Read more
An extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line connecting Kanazawa and Tsuruga in central Japan opened on Saturday, establishing bullet train services in Fukui Prefecture for the first time an... Read more
An extended section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line will open on Saturday, connecting the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. Read more
JR East restarted bullet train services as usual on Wednesday, except for two trains in the morning, after Tuesday's large-scale suspension on the Tohoku, Joetsu and Hokuriku shinkansen... Read more
