Japan

Insights into Japan’s world-leading rail technology: Shinkansen (bullet train) innovations, JR Group updates, urban transit efficiency, maglev developments, and cutting-edge railway systems.

July 25, 2015 9:16 pm
Mitsubishi Electric has successfully installed and begun testing railcar traction...
July 14, 2015 3:36 am
Hitachi Rail unveils its futuristic high-speed rail concept for the...
Japan will provide Shinkansen technology for a high-speed rail link...
Hitachi Rail Europe has been selected as the preferred supplier...
March 5, 2015 6:14 pm
JR East announces the launch of the "Genbi Shinkansen," featuring...
December 19, 2014 1:57 pm
Toshiba has supplied a traction energy storage system (TESS) to...
January 2, 2014 2:13 am
Tokyo Metro's railway advancements are highlighted, showcasing its innovative technology...
December 12, 2013 6:41 am
Japan Transport Engineering, a subsidiary of JR East, is poised...
JR East, a major member of Japan's railway group, plans...
Three Japanese companies have secured an estimated 40 billion yen...
September 10, 2013 8:55 am
India's high-speed rail corridor project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will...
Japan has agreed to provide a JPY10.4bn ($111m) loan for...