where more than a third of long-distace trains were late in 2022. But in Japan, lateness almost never happens. A story by Matthew-Mary Caruchet.

Japan's famous bullet train used to make a loud BOOM sound when it travelled through tunnels. But, thanks to a spot of bird-watching, an engineer was able to fix the problem after he was inspired ...

The iconic "Doctor Yellow" train belonging to Central Japan Railway, or JR Central, arrived at Tokyo Station on Wednesday after completing its final inspection of tracks on the Tokaido Shinkansen ...

Rail fans bid farewell to one of Japan's iconic "Doctor Yellow" bullet trains, used to diagnose faults on the country's high-speed shinkansen lines, as it made its final run Wednesday after about 24 ...

But as locals and Japanese residents increasingly rub elbows on trains, that also means more chances for tourist behavior to rub locals the wrong way. As part of its annual study on train/station ...

With its picturesque train routes, Japan offers expansive views of the country's diverse landscapes. The local railways offer some of the most stunning views for the slow traveller. From rolling ...

express trains linking downtown Tokyo and Narita airport, aiming to reduce congestion caused by rising foreign tourists to Japan. The system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), will be in ...