March 2026
Picture of the Month
Every month we feature an interesting picture from our own archives. We will also add / change pictures in our gallery.
Introduced in 2019 by JR East’s Niigata Branch to replace aging JNR era KiHa 40/47s, the GV-E400 is the first JR East DEMU, in that it diesel engine powers a generator that powers electric motors.
Built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, after the JR East Niigata deployment , JR East deployed on lines in the Akita Branch area (Gono Line and Ou Main Line). JR Hokkaido’s H100 DEMUs are based on the same design.
The picture shows a Niigata branch liveried unit leaving Sakata.
Steam Locomotives
Learn more about Japan’s Steam Locomotives on our SL info Page
Trams
19 cities in Japan have tram networks. Most have a mixture of both modern and old trams. Hir Learn more about Japan's trams on our Tram info Page
Freight Trains
JR Freight DF200 Diesel locomotive at Asahikawa
Shinkansen
(Bullet Train)
Urban Networks
Limited Express Trains
Tourist Trains
Rural & non urban Local Lines
Inspection & Maintenance Trains
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