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February 6, 2024 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.

July 18, 2023 | Fleet

Tobu Railway introduces first Spacia X EMUs

New trains offer six different travel options for passengers.

June 21, 2023 | Fleet

JR Central extends operation of hybrid HC85 trains

The trains will be used on Nanki Limited Express services.

June 1, 2023 | Metros

Japan to fund Manilla MRT-3 rehabilitation phase 2

The funding includes the extension of the line to Common station.

May 30, 2023 | 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.

May 5, 2023 | Financial

JR East revises Transformation 2027 financial targets

The Japanese railway says it is responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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