Diary of a rail fan in Kansai,Japan(Ver.2)

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Entries from 2024-06-01 to 1 month

Vietnam’s vintage 1960s steam locomotives are back on the rails

Vietnam’s vintage 1960s steam locomotives are back on the rails https://www.cnn.com/travel/vietnam-vintage-steam-trains-intl-hnk/index.htmlRather than sightseeing trains, I wish there should be more rapid trains between Ha Noi and Ho Chi M…

Qatar Airways launch Doha - Venice flight. The aviation company now has 3 Italian destinations.

カタール航空、ドーハ〜ヴェネツィア線開設 イタリア3都市に乗り入れ Qatar Airways launch Doha - Venice flight. The aviation company now has 3 Italian destinations. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20240613301863/QR125 Doha(09:00)- Venice(14:…

Brightline West announces temporary roadway closures as field investigation work continues

Brightline West announces temporary roadway closures as field investigation work continues https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/2024/06/12/brightline-west-announces-temporary-roadway-closures-for-field-work/74051073007/I think one of th…

Long-distance trainset for Malaysia unveiled

Long-distance trainset for Malaysia unveiled https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/long-distance-trainset-for-malaysia-unveiled/66732.articleMalaysia seems to be concentrating on electrification, double tracking, and ra…

China Southern Airlines resumed flights between Toyama and Dalian. 2 flights per week per each direction from June 26.

中国南方航空、富山〜大連線の運航再開 6月26日から週2往復 China Southern Airlines resumed flights between Toyama and Dalian. 2 flights per week per each direction from June 26. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20240612301583/CZ614 Toyama(16:00…

Air Asia X launches flights from Osaka/Kansai to Kuala Lumpur via Taipei/Taoyuan from August 1

エアアジアX、大阪/関西〜台北/桃園〜クアラルンプール線を8月1日開設 Air Asia X launches flights from Osaka/Kansai to Kuala Lumpur via Taipei/Taoyuan from August 1 https://www.traicy.com/posts/20240611301698/D7379 Osaka/Kansai(22:25)〜Taip…

Air Asia plans to launch flights from Osaka/Kansai to Kota Kinabaru via Kaohsiung. MAVCOM approved it.

エアアジア、大阪/関西〜高雄〜コタキナバル線の開設を計画 MAVCOMが承認 Air Asia plans to launch flights from Osaka/Kansai to Kota Kinabaru via Kaohsiung. MAVCOM approved it. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20240610301412/After July, 4 flights p…

JR Hokkaido is now thinking about downgrading Limited Express "Taisetsu" train to rapid train in March, 2025 to reduce cost.

特急「大雪」の快速化検討 JR北海道、25年3月に 乗客数低迷、コスト減へ JR Hokkaido is now thinking about downgrading Limited Express "Taisetsu" train to rapid train in March, 2025 to reduce cost. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f849c982ee43…

High-capacity EMU to work steeply graded suburban line

High-capacity EMU to work steeply graded suburban line https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/high-capacity-emu-to-work-steeply-graded-suburban-line/66632.articleI wonder why China and South Korea can provide commuter tr…

Cathay Pacific Airlines launches a flight between Hong Kong and Riyadh from October 28.

キャセイパシフィック航空、香港〜リヤド線を開設 10月28日から週3往復 Cathay Pacific Airlines launches a flight between Hong Kong and Riyadh from October 28. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20240607301104/CX647 Hong Kong(15:05)〜 Riyadh(20:…

Abuja metro services relaunched

Abuja metro services relaunched https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/abuja-metro-services-relaunched/66674.articleTrain frequency is not enough. Only 14 trains are operated per day. But, before pandemic, there were just 3 train services p…

Virginia looks to boost passenger services

Virginia looks to boost passenger services https://www.railwaygazette.com/passenger/virginia-looks-to-boost-passenger-services/66687.articleNew River Valley is 280 miles away from Washington. It's surprising to know such a long commuter ra…

Air Canada increases flight routes to India. Toronto - Mumbai(Direct flight) or flights to India via London

エア・カナダ、インド路線強化 トロント〜ムンバイ直行便、ロンドン経由便など Air Canada increases flight routes to India. Toronto - Mumbai(Direct flight) or flights to India via London https://www.traicy.com/posts/20240604300813/From October …

Metro Trains Melbourne was extended to East Pakenham from Pakenham today

Metro Trains Melbourne was extended to East Pakenham from Pakenham today https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Pakenham_railway_stationThe section between East Pakenham and Pakenham was electrified until 2001. But, the section was de-electrif…

Slovenia’s longest railway tunnel broken through

Slovenia’s longest railway tunnel broken through https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/slovenias-longest-railway-tunnel-broken-through/66636.articleTravel time between Divaca and the port of Koper is 39 minutes by the fastest train…

Kintetsu 8A series train appeared! The first car is named "8A101" Red color on the exterior is characteristic

近鉄、新型車両8A系が登場! 先頭車「8A101」、赤色が目立つ車体に Kintetsu 8A series train appeared! The first car is named "8A101" Red color on the exterior is characteristic https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/980d0702b6b9df4591bd6fc4fe40c830a…