#jr east

[magical-magyars]

只見線　2024.5.1　会津中川～会津水沼　赤い屋根が奥会津の特徴

[omp4n]

Ikebukuro. Toshima City. Tokyo, Japan.

[robertogreco]

“JR East’s Alfa-X is the fastest bullet train in the world.”

[galakenya]

羽田空港アクセス線及び蒲蒲線について

JR東日本の場合は路線免許等は保持したままだが、東急・京急は新規かつ軌間が異なるし、失敗続きのフリーゲージトレインを投入する。

Haneda Airport Access Line and Kamakama Line

In the case of JR East Japan, they retain their route licenses, but for Tokyu and Keikyu, these are new lines with different track gauges, and they will be using the continuously problematic Free Gauge Train.

[pandainthecar]

いろいろ便利になっていく

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[radioshiga]

Linhas locais deficitárias desafiam JR East e JR West

Tóquio, Japão — 31 de outubro de 2024 (Japan Standard Time) — NHK – As empresas ferroviárias East Japan Railway (JR East) e West Japan Railway (JR West) continuam enfrentando dificuldades financeiras nas linhas locais, em função da baixa demanda de passageiros no ano fiscal de 2023. A JR East divulgou seu relatório de resultados sobre as seções ferroviárias que transportaram, em média, menos de…

[mechanisedsandcastle]

Buying silly little toy trains is dangerously close to becoming a new hobby.

[ichim-774]

JR East Chuo Main Line night trains “Alps” and “Hakuba” in operation. The period is from Monday, July 1, 2024 to Monday, September 30, 2024.

JR東日本中央本線夜行列車「アルプス」「はくば」運行 期間は2024年7月1日（月）から2024年9月30日（月）まで

[eltristan]

Side view of the 4-6-2 class C57形 steam locomotive #180 on the 3-span subdivided-warren truss bridge. That arched center section!

It is the 阿賀野川深戸橋梁 the Aganogawa Fukado Bridge is actually a Civil Engineering Heritage Site (Japan Society of Civil Engineers), the center section is a drop-in replacement done in the 1980's.

磐越西線 鹿瀬駅〜日出谷駅

[howtojapan]

Tokyo Subway: The Story Behind One of the World’s Most Complex and Efficient Metro Systems

5099800 © Robert Mroczek | Dreamstime.com An Epic Tale of Innovation and Efficiency The Tokyo Train and Subway System is a true marvel of transportation engineering. It has evolved over time to become one of the most efficient networks in the world, transforming Japan’s society and culture with its speed and convenience. From the early days of steam engines to the latest bullet trains, this…

[magical-magyars]

只見線　2024.5.2　大白川～只見

[redheadinjapan]

Travel in Niigata: Echigo One and Two-Day Passes

I recently learned some interesting new ways to travel in Niigata. Not only is there the JR East Nagano, Niigata area pass that also includes Nagano and Tokyo as well, but there is also the Echigo One-Day Pass and Echigo Two-Day Pass. These two passes both have more limitations than the JR East Niigata area pass, but they’re also much cheaper, making them worth it if you just need a couple of days of unlimited local train rides. It’s nice to know there are so many options for getting around Niigata!

The Echigo One-Day Pass (えちごワンデーパス) can be purchased any day of the year for a full day of use. You can buy it at the ticket machines or the window for 1,570 yen, which is certainly worth it if you’re planning on taking even one or two long train rides. It does have a pretty limited area, though, only including Niigata city and the immediate surrounding area. That’s more than enough space to cover in a day, but you won’t be able to go much further in any direction than Nagaoka, Aga, or Murakami. It also only works on trains–not buses–and both the shinkansen and limited express trains are extra since you have to get a limited express ticket, too. Still, it’s a good pass for if you plan to travel in Niigata, but want to stay close to the city.

Another option is the Echigo Two-Day Pass (えちごツーデーパス). The Echigo Two-Day Pass is 2,740 yen and includes a lot more of Niigata. In fact, it includes most of Niigata prefecture as well as a couple of stops in Fukuoka on certain train lines. However, as with the One-Day Pass, you can’t use it for buses and the shinkansen and limited express are extra. It also can only be purchased for weekends and holidays right now, which includes uses for Friday-Saturday and Saturday-Sunday. This pass works best if you want to travel in Niigata for a weekend and stop at a lot of places, especially if you’re planning to stay somewhere along the way. Since the local trains are slower, it can take a while to go to and from somewhere in one day.

Find more in Japanese here: https://www.jreast.co.jp/niigata/echigo-1day2daypass/

Find more about which trains you can ride in Japanese here: https://www.jreast.co.jp/tickets/info.aspx?GoodsCd=2654

Additionally, there’s also the JR East Nagano, Niigata area pass. This is like the regular JR East pass, but a little cheaper in exchange for the more limited area. While it is a lot more expensive at 18,000 yen, it comes with the widest area (including Nagano and Tokyo!), unlimited shinkansen rides, and 5-days worth of usage. It’s a good investment if you’ll be visiting for a while and want to make your way around the prefecture or just want to pop down to Tokyo for a few days. This pass is actually less than one round trip from Niigata city to Tokyo on the shinkansen, so even using it for one day saves you money. You can even get reserved seats for no extra cost. Just hit “Reserved Seat” then “Reserve seat with a discount ticket” on the machine, put your JR pass in, and pick your seat. The best thing (for me at least) is that, unlike the JR West pass, even foreign residents can buy JR East passes with their passports.

Find more here: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/eastpass_n.html

At this point, I’ve gotten the chance to use all three of these passes: Echigo One-Day to visit Tsubame-Sanjo, Echigo Two-Day to go to the Tokamachi Snow Festival, and JR East during my trip to Tokyo. I’d say of all the passes, the Echigo Two-Day pass is the least worth it. As great as it is that the Two-Day pass covers a widerarea since you can’t use the shinkansen without paying extra, it’s not great for traveling those distances. Plus, it’s limited to weekends and holidays, so if you’re there for a few weekdays, you’re out of luck. The One-Day pass’s limited area means you can reach even the farthest stations in around an hour and JR passes don’t limit shinkansen use, but if you use the Echigo Two-Day pass to travel in Niigata, you might find yourself seeing more of the trains than the prefecture itself. However, all three are good for their own circumstances, so really consider what’s best for your trip.

[thelunarbar]

[team-downey-1965]

NEW!! | Robert Downey Jr walking the streets of East Hampton today (10.06)

[shirasuphoto]

No.469 Shimosa 4 views

the necessary duo

Abiko station on Joban line in Chiba prefecture

*The station staff uses flags to signal, and the driver drives based on the signals. After the driver confirmed that the addition of trains is complete, Doors will be opened.

Archive;series 8 views No.460~

No.469　下総四景

二人組 - 常磐線我孫子駅

アーカイブ:八景シリーズ　No.460～

[pandainthecar]

いろんな駅があるもんだ

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