Japan Railway Journal: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake
Mar 9, 2015
The devastating Earthquake damaged or destroyed 4,070km of the railways along the Pacific coastline of North Eastern Japan. See how the unique Bus Rapid Transit system helped to qu
The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects
Apr 10, 2015
This month's Special Rail Report focuses on the latest addition to Japan's high-speed rail network that started mid-March. See the new Shinkansen W7 series in action, the measures
Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!
May 15, 2015
Most Third Sector railways are former nationally owned lines in rural areas that run at a loss. Recently, Isumi Railway decided on a new strategy to change this. In 2009, they open
Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World Leading Technology
Jun 12, 2015
Japan's diesel hybrid trains use the very latest lithium-ion batteries. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, diesel hybrid trains reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and
Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology
Jul 11, 2015
Battery-hybrid trains draw power from both contact lines and their onboard batteries, and they are gaining worldwide attention due to their eco-friendliness and energy-saving techn
Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation
Aug 14, 2015
Japan's subways have a reputation for being energy-saving and eco-friendly, and companies have been successfully exporting their technology around the world. Discover why the perma
The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives
Oct 9, 2015
In Japan, regions operating preserved steam locomotives benefit from vital boosts to the local economy. Discover the secrets behind making these historic workhorses invaluable tour
Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges
Nov 13, 2015
On March 26, 2016, the new Series H5 will enter service on Japan's latest shinkansen line, which runs through the world's longest undersea tunnel between Honshu and Hokkaido. Rena
Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo
Dec 4, 2015
With trains making 650 round trips each day, the JR Yamanote Line is the artery of Tokyo's railways. On November 30, the new Series E235 entered service on the green-colored loop l