Overview
Many new express, commuter and tourist trains, as well as a sleeper train, began service in 2020. See the latest express trains, including the Tokaido Shinkansen "N700S," Kintetsu Railway's "HINOTORI" and JR East's luxurious "SAPHIR ODORIKO." Also, see the tourist train "etSETOra," which operates in the Setouchi region, and JR Kyushu's richly designed "36 Plus 3." In addition, see the "WEST EXPRESS GINGA," the first new sleeper train to be introduced in 21 years. Join us as we take a look back at Japan's latest trains and trends.
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6 - 1Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper Trains January 17, 2020 -
6 - 2Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for Everyone February 13, 2020 -
6 - 3A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access Lines March 26, 2020 -
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6 - 5Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo April 30, 2020 -
6 - 6Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways June 04, 2020 -
6 - 7The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains July 09, 2020 -
6 - 8Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR East July 30, 2020 -
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6 - 10Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic September 18, 2020 -
6 - 11JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul October 16, 2020 -
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6 - 13JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post Pandemic November 27, 2020 -
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6 - 15Reviewing the New Trains of 2020 December 25, 2020