Summary of Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference
At the November 6, 2026 press conference of Tatsuhiro Ibayashi, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, questions covered the railway network, the Chuo Shinkansen maglev, a second...
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34Hearing on JR East Fare Cap Review: Speakers and Schedule
The Transport Council plans to hold a public hearing in Tokyo on November 26, 2026, to deliberate on a review petition concerning approval of a change to the passenger fare cap for East Japan Railway...
First Hokuriku Shinkansen Subcommittee Meeting
To confirm the five conditions for beginning construction of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tsuruga and ShinOsaka, a subcommittee will be established under the Railway Subcommittee of the Land...
Amendment Adds Airport Rail Interest Subsidies to Agency Duties
To implement the interest subsidy program established to accelerate the development and enhancement of airport access railways, the Cabinet approved a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement...
Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference
Transport Minister Tatsunori Ibayashi addressed questions about advance ticket sales and awareness of the Yokohama Green Expo, local briefings on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the U.S. response concerning...
Technical Conditions for 300 MHz Radio Train Control
On October 28, 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications received a partial report from the Information and Communications Council on the technical conditions for a 300 MHz radio...
Information and Communications Council, 199th Meeting
The agenda for the meeting, to be held by web conference from 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, lists three deliberation items and one report item. The deliberation items concern methods for...
First Meeting of the Sustainable Rail Network Subcommittee
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will launch a subcommittee to discuss the future of a sustainable railway network, taking into account the principles behind the...
Hokkaido Shinkansen High-Speed Runs in Seikan Tunnel During Year-End Holidays
From December 30, 2026, through January 4, 2027, some Hokkaido Shinkansen trains running through the Seikan Tunnel will travel at 260 km/h inside the tunnel under the timeslot separation system, from...
Hearing on JR East Fare Cap Review
The Transport Council decided to hold a public hearing in Tokyo on November 26, 2026, concerning the petition for review related to approval of a change to the passenger fare cap for East Japan...
Results of Comments on Draft Land Mobile Radio Committee Report
Public comments were invited from July 17 to August 20, 2026, on the draft report of the Land Mobile Radio Communications Committee, which addresses technical conditions for wireless train control...
Review Begins on East Japan Railway Fare Cap Change
Following a referral from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Transport Council has begun reviewing the petition concerning authorization to change the passenger fare cap...
Advancing Collaborative Railway-Area Development
The City Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism added a new chapter, “Collaborative RailwayArea Development,” to its railwayarea development guidelines in light of...
25th Japan Railway Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 25th Japan Railway Award were decided on September 18, 2026. The Japan Railway Grand Prize was awarded to Kyushu Railway Company for “Tsubame’s Great Adventure: The 15th...
I&C Council: ICT Subcommittee, Terrestrial Wireless Committee (103rd)
The Information and Communications Council meeting will be held via web conference from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, Reiwa 8. The agenda covers the results of the public consultation on the...
Publication of FY2025 Rail Transport Safety Information
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism compiled and published safety information on rail transport for FY2025 pursuant to Article 193 of the Railway Business Act. There were 530...
Seminar on Bicycle and Regional Transit Connectivity
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the Bicycle and Regional Public Transport Connectivity Promotion Seminar online on September 14, 2026. The seminar will introduce...
Minister Kaneko’s Press Conference Summary
At the September 4, 2026 press conference, Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Kaneko Yasushi reported on the recovery and reconstruction framework for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake,...
Summary of Minister Kaneko's Press Conference
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Yasushi Kaneko reported on the support package and contingency reserves for victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the FY2027 budget request,...
52nd Eco-Rail Mark Company Certifications
On August 26, 2026, the 52nd EcoRail Mark Management and Review Committee decided to newly certify Fukuka Tsuun Co., Ltd., JR Freight Niigata Logistics Co., Ltd., Hachinohe Tsuun Co., Ltd., and...