Japan Railway Journal S12E02 · Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2025

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Railway news from the latter half of 2025. Join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan.

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1. 1 1. The Return of Japan's Night Trains2026-01-15 · 28mWith the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We
2. 2 2. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 20252026-01-29 · 28mRailway news from the latter half of 2025. Join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan.
3. 3 3. Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways2026-03-05 · 28mIn regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's sno
4. 4 4. Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way2026-03-26 · 28mRailway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rai
5. 5 5. Hojo Railway: From Preservation to Revitalization2026-04-30 · 28mHojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is worki
6. 6 6. 2026 Train Awards: Blue Ribbon and Laurel Prize2026-06-25 · 28mEvery year, the Blue Ribbon and Laurel Prizes honor the finest newly built and redesigned trains. Meet the winners for 2026!
7. 7 7. Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 20262026-07-02 · 28mRailway news from across Japan for the first half of 2026. Join us as we look back on milestones and anniversaries, efforts to preserve and revive steam locomotives, and railway ev
8. 8 8. On Track for the Next Decade: Nishikigawa Railway2026-07-16 · 28mIwakuni City has decided to keep the third-sector Nishikigawa Railway running for the next 10 years. See the efforts being made to revitalize the local line, including a tourist tr
9. 9 9. Japan's Cycle Trains Move Up a Gear2026-08-27 · 28mCycle trains (trains that allow cyclists to board with their bicycles fully assembled) are growing in popularity. See a dedicated cycle train in Chiba, as well as a local railway i
10. 10 10. Generations On Track: Toyohashi's Iconic Streetcar2026-09-24 · 28mToyohashi Railroad's City Line in Aichi Prefecture has been running for over 100 years. See how urban development and local support has kept the streetcar on track.
11. 11 11. Tokyo Sakura Tram: New Appeal for Old-Town Tokyo2026-10-15 · 28mThe Toden Arakawa Line streetcar helps locals get around and now brings overseas visitors to the charms of old-town Tokyo. Ride its redesigned car and see fresh ideas from people a