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Sao Paulo Metro Line 9 was extended from Mendes-Vila Natal - Varginha

Sao Paulo Metro Line 9 was extended from Mendes-Vila Natal - Varginha https://www.urbanrail.net/am/spau/sao-paulo.htmTracks seem to be extended to south side beyond Varginha station. I wonder if it will be extended more.

Here’s how much tickets for the high-speed train between L.A. and Las Vegas might cost

Here’s how much tickets for the high-speed train between L.A. and Las Vegas might cost https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/heres-how-much-tickets-for-the-high-speed-train-between-l-a-and-las-vegas-might-cost-013125On the contrary to C…

California legislator seeks to block state funding for high speed rail project

California legislator seeks to block state funding for high speed rail project https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/california-legislator-seeks-to-block-state-funding-for-high-speed-rail-project/Construction of the California …

Thailand announced the first high speed rail will open in 2030. How beneficial it actually is?

泰国宣布首条高铁2030年通车 实际效益有多少? Thailand announced the first high speed rail will open in 2030. How beneficial it actually is? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.voachinese.com/amp/thailands-delayed-rail-link-with-china-raises-qu…

Vietjet Air launches charter flights between Takamatsu and Hanoi

ベトジェットエア、高松〜ハノイ線でチャーター便 3月に1往復 Vietjet Air launches charter flights between Takamatsu and Hanoi https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250125326795/VJ Takamatsu(09:05〜11:05)〜Hanoi(12:40〜14:40)/Mar 19 VJ Hanoi…

Aero K Airlines launches Nagoya/Chubu - Cheongju flights from January 31.

エアロK、名古屋/中部〜清州線を開設 1月31日から週4往復 Aero K Airlines launches Nagoya/Chubu - Cheongju flights from January 31. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250123327158/RF341 Nagoya/Chubu(16:25)〜Cheongju(18:25)/Mon・Wed・Fri・Su…

Tokyo Metro revises time table on March 15, 2025. The last train beyond Hatogaya will be earlier

[東京メトロ][埼玉高速]鳩ヶ谷以遠の終電を繰り上げ(2025年3月15日ダイヤ改正・12) Tokyo Metro revises time table on March 15, 2025. The last train beyond Hatogaya will be earlier https://dia.seesaa.net/article/509458105.htmlDeparture time of…

Toei Nippori-Toneri Liner adds more trains during morning rush hours on weekdays by timetable revision on Feb 3, 2025

[東京都交通局]日暮里・舎人ライナー、平日朝ラッシュ前後の時間帯に増発。2025/2/3にダイヤ改正 Toei Nippori-Toneri Liner adds more trains during morning rush hours on weekdays by timetable revision on Feb 3, 2025 https://dia.seesaa.net/article…

Starlax Airlines increased Okinawa/Naha - Taichung flights from March 30

スターラックス航空、沖縄/那覇〜台中線を増便 3月30日から週6往復 Starlax Airlines increased Okinawa/Naha - Taichung flights to 6 services per each iteration per week from March 30 https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250121326142/JX303 Okinawa/Nah…

Nagoya Municipal Subway increases train service from March 29, 2025. There will be 5 mins headways during daytime on weekdays, instead of the current 6 mins headways. It results in recovery of train frequency before 2022.

名古屋市営地下鉄東山線が平日日中6→5分間隔に。2022年の減便分取り戻す。2025/3/29にダイヤ改正 Nagoya Municipal Subway increases train service from March 29, 2025. There will be 5 mins headways during daytime on weekdays, instead of the curren…

Qantas Airlines resumed Sapporo/New-chitose - Sydney flights from December 15 through March 28, 2025.

カンタス航空、札幌/千歳〜シドニー線の運航再開 12月15日から2026年3月28日まで Qantas Airlines resumed Sapporo/New-chitose - Sydney flights from December 15 through March 28, 2025. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250120326852/I didn't know the…

Dedicated suburban services planned in three Moroccan cities

Dedicated suburban services planned in three Moroccan cities https://www.railwaygazette.com/dedicated-suburban-services-planned-in-three-moroccan-cities/68174.articleAs the article says, additional capacity caused by opening of the high sp…

Travel Diary to California and Mexico was completed

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Utsunomiya Lightline implements timetable revision on January 11, 2025

土休日の所要時間を48→46分に変更。2025/1/11にダイヤ改正 Total traveling time on weekends will be reduced to 46 mins, instead of the current 48 mins after timetable revision on January 11, 2025 https://dia.seesaa.net/article/507603312.html(T…

Air Asia plans Naha - Kuala Lumpur flight, which was approved by MAVCOM

エアアジア、沖縄/那覇〜クアラルンプール線の開設を計画 MAVCOMが承認 Air Asia plans Naha - Kuala Lumpur flight, which was approved by MAVCOM https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250117326547/4 flights per week per each direction are scheduled. Air…

Starlax Airlines inaugurate flights to Kobe from April 18.

スターラックス航空、4月18日にも神戸就航へ Starlax Airlines inaugurate flights to Kobe from April 18. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250116326473/JX306 Taichung(08:45)〜Kobe(12:30) JX307 Kobe(13:30)〜Taichung(15:35)JX834 Taipei/…

Hainan Airlines resume Beijing/Capital - Oslo flight from March 22.

海南航空、北京/首都〜オスロ線の運航再開 3月22日から週3往復 Hainan Airlines resume Beijing/Capital - Oslo flight from March 22. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250115324988/HU769 Beijing(02:40)〜Oslo(05:50)/Tue・Thu・Sat(March 22 to …

Asiana Airlines launch Yamaguchi/Ube - Seoul/Incheon flight as charter until Feb 2

アシアナ航空、山口宇部〜ソウル/仁川線で双方向チャーター 2月2日まで12往復 Asiana Airlines launch Yamaguchi/Ube - Seoul/Incheon flight as charter until Feb 2 https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250113326148/OZ1363 Seoul/Incheon(09:30)〜Yamaguc…

Taipei MRT Xizhi – Donghu Line construction contract signed

MRT Xizhi – Donghu Line construction contract signed https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/mrt-xizhi-donghu-line-construction-contract-signed/68124.articleThe line seems to run in parallel with Taiwan Railway Administration(TRA). I wonder …

Many railway companies in Japan announced timetable revision

※I just extracted main changes. There will be more changes・Hanshin(From February 22, 2025) https://dia.seesaa.net/article/505965952.html Rapid Express: 30 mins headways to 20 mins headways during weekday daytime. Limited Express train dep…

Chongqing Metro Bitong Line opened January 2, 2025

璧铜线正式开通初期运营 今年重庆还将开通两条轨道交通线路 Bitong Line inaugurated initial opening. Chongqing plans to open 2 metro lines in this year. https://zfcxjw.cq.gov.cn/zwxx_166/jdtp/202501/t20250102_14039811.html(Summary of the artic…

Hong Kong Express Airways starts flights to Shizuoka from December 17.

香港エクスプレス航空、静岡乗り入れ 12月17日から週3往復 Hong Kong Express Airways starts flights to Shizuoka from December 17. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250111326021/UO865 Shizuoka(14:45)〜Hong Kong(18:40)/Tue・Thu UO845 Shizuok…

Air Canada plans to launch new flights to 2 more Japan's cities.

エア・カナダ、日本2都市への乗り入れ検討 千歳と中部 Air Canada plans to launch new flights to 2 more Japan's cities. https://www.traicy.com/posts/20250108325150/The article says "Nagoya, Sapporo, Taipei, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Fiji, and Sydn…

Delhi Rapid X was extended from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar on January 5, 2025

Rapid X was extended from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar on January 5, 2025 https://www.urbanrail.net/as/in/delhi/delhi.htmRapid X was extended more to downtown side of Delhi. I wish more extension would be implemented.

Lusail Tram(Doha's suburban tram) was extended to Lusail Metro Station on January 6, 2025

Lusail Tram(Doha's suburban tram) was extended to Lusail Metro Station on January 6, 2025 https://www.urbanrail.net/as/doha/doha.htmLike yesterday, it's also about extension in Middle Eastern City.Doha Metropolitan Area has 3 loop lines in…

Riyadh Metro Orange Line(Line 3) opened on January 5, 2025

Riyadh Metro Orange Line(Line 3) opened on January 5, 2025 https://www.urbanrail.net/as/riyadh/riyadh.htmAs of November, 2024, there was not a metro system in Riyadh. But now, the city has 6 lines and one people mover. It's a great leap fo…

Guiyang Metro Line S1 opened on Dec 28, 2024

Guiyang Metro Line S1 opened on Dec 28, 2024 https://www.urbanrail.net/as/cn/guiyang/guiyang.htmIt's the first suburban subway in Guiyang Metropolitan Area. It's not written on the map though, passengers can transfer to Guiyang railway loo…

Zhengzhou Metro Line 7 and 10 opened on December 29, 2024

Zhengzhou Metro Line 7 and 10 opened on December 29, 2024 https://www.urbanrail.net/as/cn/zheng/zhengzhou.htmLine 10 is interesting. The section between Lyucheng Guangchang and Zhengzhou Railway Station is in parallel with Line 1. So, in f…

Guangzhou Metro Line 11 opened on December 28, 2024

Guangzhou Metro Line 11 opened on December 28, 2024 https://www.urbanrail.net/as/cn/guan/guangzhou.htmIt's circle line. It's surprising to see opening of the circle line 2 days after opening of the circle line in Xian.

GTX-A line opens between Unjeong Jungang and Seoul Station on December 28, 2024

GTX-A line opens between Unjeong Jungang and Seoul Station https://www.google.com/amp/s/biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2024/12/27/HA4EWPDPGREOPO6SGBPPOJHIL4/%3foutputType=ampFare seems to be higher than existing line. But, considering that it…