Japan Railway Journal S02E06 · Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality

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Kintetsu Railway's "Premium Express Shimakaze" is a popular tourist train that connects Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya to Iseshima.Through extensive market research (over 14,000 people were surveyed), the interior and concept were designed to utilize customer needs. Explore the variety of premium facilities through a ride onboard, and the latest technology used to provide travelers a luxurious rail experience. Also, see the Museum Meiji-mura.

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1. 1 1. Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise Train2016-01-15 · 28mIn recent years, "tourist trains" have become increasingly popular. With their unique Japanese designs, seasonal on-board cuisine and stopover excursions, more and more people are
2. 2 2. Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast Asia2016-02-11 · 28mUsed Japanese trains are being given a new lease of life in Southeast Asia. Demand for Japanese trains is high because they are air-conditioned, and are always well maintained. We
3. 3 3. Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught Us2016-03-11 · 28mIn March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged the railway infrastructure in the Tohoku area. See some of the advanced safety measures that railway operators have
4. 4 4. Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of Tomorrow2016-04-07 · 28mTraveling at 500km/h, the Superconducting Maglev will connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes and is planned to begin commercial service in 2027. To achieve such extreme speeds,
5. 5 5. Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion2016-04-15 · 28mEkiben, a word that combines eki, meaning station, and the ben from bento, are special boxed meals sold at stations and on trains all over Japan. Around 4,000 different kinds of ek
6. 6 6. Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality2016-05-13 · 28mKintetsu Railway's "Premium Express Shimakaze" is a popular tourist train that connects Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya to Iseshima.Through extensive market research (over 14,000 people w
7. 7 7. The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a Railway2016-05-19 · 28mThe Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishigawa Line is a well-known local line for its cat stationmaster. Ever since "Tama" the cat was assigned as stationmaster, there has been a signi
8. 8 8. New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability2016-06-10 · 28mA new test vehicle scheduled to operate on the Chuo Conventional Line is currently undergoing performance evaluation and technical verification. Discover the evolution of an expres
9. 9 9. The Future of Rail Freight Transport2016-06-17 · 28mFreight trains are making a change to improve the quality of their service. Implementations such as "modal shift" - a switchover from truck transport to freights, company dedicated
10. 10 10. Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in Japan2016-07-15 · 28mIn April 2016, Japan's largest railway museum made its debut in Kyoto city. On display is a collection of 53 vehicles that symbolizes Japan's railway history which includes 23 stea
11. 11 11. Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit2016-07-22 · 28mThis program is all about the successive introduction of light rail vehicles (LRVs). Check out Fukui city's LRV under mutual direct operation between 2 railway companies, how Toyam
12. 12 12. Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail Operation2016-08-05 · 28mKeikyu operates in the suburbs of Tokyo, and is known for its frequent high-speed operations, direct through service with other lines and minimal train delays. Keikyu also uses the
13. 13 13. World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations2016-09-16 · 28mIn 1964, the Tokaido Shinkansen was introduced as the "Dream Super Express". Since then, it has transported over 5.5 billion passengers. The almighty high-speed vehicle is known fo
14. 14 14. Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes2016-10-07 · 28mThe magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016 severely damaged railways of Kyushu region. With many efforts, the Kyushu Shinkansen was back in full o
15. 15 15. Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy2016-10-14 · 28mEast Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotiv
16. 16 16. Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for Survival2016-11-11 · 28mDue to the privatization from Japan National Railway, 6 Japanese Railway Companies were established almost 30 years ago. Shikoku Railway Company, also known as JR Shikoku is the sm
17. 17 17. The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway2016-12-09 · 28m2016 sees the Sagano Scenic Railway in Kyoto mark its 25th year of operating tourist trolley trains that wind through a beautiful river gorge. The company started out with only 9 e