Overview
Thirteen new trains, including express, commuter and tourist trains, made their debut in 2022. Compared to last year, many tourist trains started service despite the pandemic, such as trains that transformed the common area into a lounge and the entire car into a private room. Among express trains, JR Central's Series HC85 gained attention. It uses a hybrid system that combines electricity generated by a diesel engine and electricity stored in batteries. Also, subways and commuter trains with distinctive designs were introduced. Join us as we look back at Japan's latest trains and trends.
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8 - 1Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2021 January 20, 2022 -
8 - 2Ekiben: Making a Comeback February 24, 2022 -
8 - 3Konan Railway: Combating the Snow March 03, 2022 -
8 - 4Rebuilding Tohoku's Railway Network March 10, 2022 -
8 - 5Trains Evolving by Design April 28, 2022 -
8 - 6Tobu Railway: Restoring a Steam Locomotive May 26, 2022 -
8 - 7Working on the Move by Rail June 09, 2022 -
8 - 8Speeding Toward Carbon-Free Railways June 16, 2022 -
8 - 9Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2022 July 14, 2022 -
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8 - 11Running a Luxury Tourist Train in Hokkaido August 25, 2022 -
8 - 12JR Okayama Branch: Using Old Trains to Attract Tourists September 22, 2022 -
8 - 13Yagan Railway: Surviving as a Connecting Line October 06, 2022 -
8 - 14Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen: Half a Century Since Its Inception October 27, 2022 -
8 - 15JR Tadami Line: Back After 11 Years November 17, 2022 -
8 - 16Exploring the Labyrinth That Is Tokyo Station December 01, 2022 -
8 - 17Reviewing the New Trains of 2022 December 22, 2022