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May 22, 2025 | Metros

Japan to improve energy efficiency in Manila

Japan International Cooperation Agency has taken equity stake in operator of line LRT-1.

April 30, 2025 | Policy

More funding needed for Japanese secondary lines

Prefecture governors meet with the prime minister to request support for local lines.

April 5, 2025 | High-speed

JR Central to introduce semi-private seating on Tokaido Shinkansen

The new seats will offer an enhanced level of comfort for passengers.

March 14, 2025 | Analysis

The increasing woes of India’s first high-speed line

Costs have soared and completion has been pushed back to 2031 as India and Japan disagree over signalling and the cost of rolling stock. Srinand Jha reports.

March 4, 2025 | High-speed

JR East unveils new-generation Shinkansen designs

E10 series trains will replace E2 and E5 fleets on Tohoku Line.

February 6, 2025 | Policy

JR East seeks foreign workers to fill skills gaps

Inaugural training and employment programme will begin later this month with 25 recruits from Indonesia and Vietnam.

January 21, 2025 | High-speed

India and Japan in deadlock over high-speed rolling stock contract

Firm agreement with Japan to procure new high-speed trains for the under-construction Mumbai - Ahmedabad line remains elusive.

December 12, 2024 | Technology

Tokyo Metro deploys CBTC on Marunouchi Line

First entry into service of communications-based train control (CBTC) on a Japanese metro.

October 28, 2024 | High-speed

BEML to build Indian high-speed trains

Order comes as India and Japan continue to disagree over rising cost of the Mumbai - Ahmedabad line.

October 8, 2024 | High-speed

60 years of high-speed rail

Japan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first high-speed line this month. Kevin Smith looks at the enduring achievements of the Tokaido Shinkansen and considers what is next for this remarkable railway.

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