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2011

Nov 29, 2011
A great new pass for unlimited travel in the Tokyo area is here!
Nov 21, 2011

JR Kanto Area Pass to Go on Sale [PDF/130KB]

Nov 9, 2011
Buy a JR EAST PASS, get a round-trip bus ticket to Takayama for more than half off!
Sep 26, 2011
Find an excellent spot for autumn sightseeing in Eastern Japan, jump aboard a train and enjoy the brilliant foliage of autumn.
Aug 29, 2011
On 23 Sep, 2011, we will resume the operation of Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita Shinkansen in normal schedule as these were operated before the Great East Japan Earthquake.
For more infomation, please telephone JR East Infoline.
Aug 29, 2011
On 3rd Sep, 2011, we will resume the operation of Narita Express in normal schedule as it was operated before the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Our operating schedule.
Aug 2, 2011
Due to the heavy rainfall on July 29, 2011, some trains in the JR East area have been suspended or delayed.
It is expected to take time to restore those sections of the Ban-etsu-West Line, Iiyama Line, Joetsu Line, and Tadami Line which have suffered particularly severe damage, so please watch out for additional information as it becomes available.
For information about the operating schedules on each line, please check the “Current Rail Status” section on the JR East web site or turn to the JR East Infoline.
Jul 26, 2011

UnionPay Payments to be Accepted at JR East Travel Service Centers [PDF/28.9KB]

Mar 15, 2011
Due to the massive earthquake on 11th March, some local trains in Tohoku area are suspended for a while.
Hope to check the current train status before you travel in Tohoku area.

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2010

Mar 24, 2010
The English Web site has received a complete makeover.