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JR, Japan Railways is the name used for the 7 companies set up when JNR, Japan National Railways, was privatized. in 1987.
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Japan’s first regular Dual Mode Vehicle train service-TSJR took a trip on it…
Asa Kaigan Tetsudo (Asa Coastal Railway or "Asatetsu") in Shikoku's Tokushima Prefecture is the first railway in Japan to use Dual Mode Vehicles (DMV) to operate all its services on a regular basis. TSJR visited the railway in January (2... -
Explore Japan’s Railways-some pictures from our 2022 archives
To round off the year we had a look back at some of our 2022 archives... Whether it is local trains in Tokyo or on a rural line, a limited express train or a steam locomotive, tram to an ABT locomotive there is a lot for the rail enthusi... -
Niitsu – A Railway Town and Centre of Train manufacturing
Niitsu is a "railway junction town" in Niigata Prefecture and has also long been home to train manufacturing. TSJR visited the J-Trec factory on its annual open day as part of the town's Railway Festa in October 2022. 【Niitsu, a town th... -
Why is Japan a “Rail Enthusiasts Paradise”
and, for rail fans, how to get the most out of your trip... In this article we will tell you why we think Japan is a Rail Enthusiasts Paradise and if you are a rail fan why you should visit Japan. We will also explain how TS Japan Rail, ... -
JR Kyushu Pictures
JR Kyushu is the main passenger train operator on the island of Kyushu. Here is a collection of pictures from a recent tour of Northern Kyushu. -
Bullet Trains (Shinkansen)
Japan's Bullet Trains, are rightly a proud symbol for Japan. Learn more about the shinkansen on the TS Japan Rail Railfan website.
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