762mm (2ft 6in) Gauge Railways in Japan
In Japan there are three 762mm (2ft 6in) gauge railways in Japan that carry passengers. Two, the Sangi Tetsudo Hokusei Line and the Yokkaichi Asunaro Railway are regular...
Fukutetsu Fukubu Line
The Fukutetsu Fukubu Line is a railway line operated by Fukui Railway in Fukui Prefecture. It connects Fukui Station with Echizen-Takefu Station, serving as a key transportation route for both locals and...
Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway in winter
Masataka Isashiki rode railways of Niigata and Nagano prefecture on a snowy day. The snowfall increased as the train went up to the highland, and reached more...
JR East Kururi Line
East Japan Railway revealed on November 27, 2024 that it is exploring the possibility of discontinuing train operations on a local line in Chiba Prefecture due to a significant drop in...
Utsunomiya Light Rail turns 1
Utsunomiya's new Light Railway line celebrated its first anniversary of service in the summer of 2024.
It's opening has been a success with ridership over the year of 5 million passengers,...
Contrasting Local Trains
This month we take a look at different rolling stock used in local passenger service around Japan.
Stuart Render has shared a collection from his visit in May 2024.
All Photos: Stuart Render
Former Keiō...
JR West's Hakubi Line
This electrified line runs through the central Chūgoku region of western Honshū from Kurashiki on the Sanyō Main Line, to Hōki Daisen on the San'in Main Line. It allows for a...