A court in Japan posthumously returned 45 cents to a train driver after deducting the money from his payroll because he caused a one-minute delay in 2020. The Okayama District Court ordered the West ...

Japan and China are racing to build a new type of ultra-fast, levitating train, seeking to demonstrate their mastery over a technology with big export potential. Magnetic levitation, or maglev, trains ...

Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, ...

In brief: Anyone who's taken part in a Zoom call on a train will know it can be unpleasant, with noise from other passengers and privacy being major issues. If you want the best Zoom-on-a-train ...

Japanese trains are famous for cleanliness and punctuality. If a bullet train is five minutes late, it’s national news. Railway companies also operate large station shopping complexes and have played ...