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.HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION. Mark Garnier MP (2nd left) presents the HRA Annual Award (Large Groups) to members of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and the Severn Valley Railway, joint winners of the award. (Photo. Gwynn Jones) SIDELINES 143 FEBRUARY 2016 WOLVERHAMPTON LOW LEVEL STATION COMES BACK TO LIFE FOR HRA AWARDS NIGHT. The Grand Station banqueting centre, once the GWR’s most northerly broad gauge station, came back to life as a busy passenger station when it hosted the Heritage Railway Association 2015 Awards Night. The HRA Awards recognise a wide range of achievements and distinctions across the entire heritage railway industry, and the awards acknowledge individuals and institutions as well as railways. The February 6th event saw the presentation of awards in eight categories. The National Railway Museum and York Theatre Royal won the Morton’s Media (Heritage Railways) Interpretation Award, for an innovative collaboration that joined theatre with live heritage steam, when the Museum acted as a temporary home for the theatre company. The Railway Magazine Annual Award for Services to Railway Preservation was won by David Woodhouse, MBE, in recognition of his remarkable 60-year heritage railways career, which began as a volunteer on the Talyllyn Railway, and took him to senior roles across the heritage railways and tourism industry. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway won the Morton’s Media (Rail Express) Modern Traction Award, for their diesel locomotive operation, which included 160 days working for their Crompton Class 25. There were two winners of the Steam Railway Magazine Award. The Great Little Trains of North Wales was the name used by the judges to describe the Bala Lake Railway, Corris Railway, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway, Talyllyn Railway, Vale of Rheidol Railway and the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway. -
“JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017” Overview of Major Initiatives 1 【Safety】
“JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017” Overview of Major Initiatives 1 【Safety】 Legend As of May 8, 2017 Black text: Projects indicated at previous update (May 2, 2016) Red text: Projects added since previous update ※Timing has not yet been determined FY2014.3 FY2015.3 FY2016.3 FY2017.3 FY2018.3 FY2019.3～ Strengthen track facilities When replacing track facilities, we are strengthening facilities by transitioning from standard-length rails to continuous welded rails, (prolongation of rail length replacing wood ties with prestressed concrete ties, and using plastic ties on bridges. Investment in with welding , etc.) maintenance to sustain and Maintain safety and To secure safe, reliable transportation service on the Sanyo Shinkansen, we will evaluate expected future risks that could affect structures and implement enhance the increase durability of Sanyo countermeasures, such as reinforcement measures. functions of Shinkansen structures existing facilities Complete replacement of When replacing facilities, we will strive to improve riding comfort by transitioning to systems utilizing a smooth brake control method Sanyo Shinkansen ATC that is suitable for the characteristics of the rolling stock. system: "New ATC" ▼Spring 2017: Transition to new control method As an addition to existing ATS functions, this system backs up crew members through means such as preventing excessive speed and stop-light violation or preventing incorrect door operation and excessive speed in planned speed reduction zone associated with construction work. We have approved the introduction of this system on On-board oriented train the Sanyo Line (Shiraichi–Iwakuni) in the Hiroshima area. We continue to consider the possibility of installing this system on the Fukuchiyama Line (Amagasaki– control system (ground Sasayamaguchi) and Tokaido/Sanyo Line (Maibara–Kamigori) in the Kansai Urban Area. -
Shinkansen - Wikipedia 7/3/20, 10 48 AM
Shinkansen - Wikipedia 7/3/20, 10)48 AM Shinkansen The Shinkansen (Japanese: 新幹線, pronounced [ɕiŋkaꜜɰ̃ seɴ], lit. ''new trunk line''), colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, in order to aid economic growth and development. Beyond long-distance travel, some sections around the largest metropolitan areas are used as a commuter rail network.[1][2] It is operated by five Japan Railways Group companies. A lineup of JR East Shinkansen trains in October Over the Shinkansen's 50-plus year history, carrying 2012 over 10 billion passengers, there has been not a single passenger fatality or injury due to train accidents.[3] Starting with the Tōkaidō Shinkansen (515.4 km, 320.3 mi) in 1964,[4] the network has expanded to currently consist of 2,764.6 km (1,717.8 mi) of lines with maximum speeds of 240–320 km/h (150– 200 mph), 283.5 km (176.2 mi) of Mini-Shinkansen lines with a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), and 10.3 km (6.4 mi) of spur lines with Shinkansen services.[5] The network presently links most major A lineup of JR West Shinkansen trains in October cities on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, and 2008 Hakodate on northern island of Hokkaido, with an extension to Sapporo under construction and scheduled to commence in March 2031.[6] The maximum operating speed is 320 km/h (200 mph) (on a 387.5 km section of the Tōhoku Shinkansen).[7] Test runs have reached 443 km/h (275 mph) for conventional rail in 1996, and up to a world record 603 km/h (375 mph) for SCMaglev trains in April 2015.[8] The original Tōkaidō Shinkansen, connecting Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, three of Japan's largest cities, is one of the world's busiest high-speed rail lines. -
(Osaka) and Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum (Kyoto) Minoru Moriya
World Railway Museums (part 2) Modern Transportation Museum (Osaka) and Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum (Kyoto) Minoru Moriya Introduction The Modern Transportation Museum (MTM) and Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum (USLM) are museums created in the era of Japanese National Railways (JNR) to publicize the technology and history of industry, especially railways. They were transferred to West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in 1987 when JNR was divided and privatized. The operation and day-to-day management of the museums is the responsibility of the Transportation Culture Promotion Foundation. The company and foundation work in close cooperation so that Appearance of the Modern Transportation Museum in 1962 (MTM) the museums can fulfil their social mission. The MTM and USLM also work in cooperation with other railway and science museums as well as history museums and the like. In 2000, constructed as the sister museum of the Transportation they also concluded sister museum agreements with the Museum in Tokyo (TMT, opened 1921, closed 2008). Unlike National Railway Museum (NRM, see pp. 32) in the UK to TMT, the Osaka museum focused on showcasing new share materials, accept staff for training, hold joint events, railway technologies that were developing at a rapid pace and work in partnership. and the latest equipment. It also invited participation by operators of other non-railway transport modes to enhance Modern Transportation Museum exhibits and feature transportation in general. This year is auspicious as the 50th anniversary of the History completion of the JR Osaka Loop Line. A special exhibition Japan’s second railway line opened in 1874 between Osaka to commemorate the anniversary was held for about 70 and Kobe. -
Japan's Railway Legacy
Feature From Meiji to the Present: Looking Back on 150 Years of Progress JAPAN’S RAILWAY LEGACY 1 Japan’s railways have made massive technological advances since the first line opened during the early Meiji Period. The superb rail network that TAMAKI KAWASAKI now extends across the country—with shinkansen (bullet trains) running as frequently as commuter trains—offers a treasure trove of technology and know-how that is also being exported overseas. AIL technology first reached day. The advent of the shinkansen cables were being laid, and the Japanese shores in 1853, in 1964 cut that time radically, and country feared being left behind R when Japanese people is now under two and a half hours— by accelerating markets and the were astounded by the technical spawning technology, techniques globalization of information sophistication of a model of a and know-how that Japan exports the transport and information Russian steam locomotive brought overseas. revolutions had enabled. When on a ship that landed in Nagasaki. Naofumi Nakamura, professor competition intensified in the Japan’s first train line opened nearly at The University of Tokyo’s global market, railway materials two decades later in 1872—twenty- Institute of Social Science, explains became cheaper and more nine kilometers of rail connecting that international factors greatly available, which boosted Japan’s Shimbashi in Tokyo with Yokohama. influenced the railway’s quick ability to purchase them. Many The railway became a symbol spread during the Meiji Period. leading overseas manufacturers of Japan’s efforts to Westernize, Japan’s drive to construct a railway from countries like England, and was even depicted in ukiyo-e began in earnest in 1869, the same the U.S. -
Annual Report 2015 Year Ended March 31, 2015 Profile
Annual Report 2015 Year ended March 31, 2015 Profile JR-West at a Glance Transportation Operations Non-Transportation Operations Railway and Real Estate and Bus and Ferry Services Retail Business Transportation Operations Non-Transportation Operations Shinkansen Operating Revenues Retail Business by Business Segment (from Third Parties) (Consolidated) Kansai Urban Area Real Estate Business Other Conventional Lines Other Businesses Fiscal 2015 (Year Ended March 31, 2015) Total ¥1,350.3 billion Bus and Ferry Services West Japan at a Glance JR-West’s railway network covers 18 prefectures in the western half of the island of Honshu and the northern tip of the island of Kyushu, and comprises 20% of Japan’s land area. The area we serve is home to approximately 43.1 million people, about 34% of the country’s population, and has a nominal GDP of ¥159 trillion. It also sees visits by 897 million tourists annually. GDP Population Tourists ¥159 trillion 43.1million 897 million Yonago West Japan Area Hiroshima Okayama Hakata Our History Contents West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) is one of the six 2 Introduction Overview ....................................................................................... 2 passenger railway transport companies created in 1987, Financial Highlights ................................................................. 4 when Japanese National Railways was split up and privatized. Non-financial Highlights ....................................................... 6 In our railway operations, which are our core business 8 Business Strategy and Operating Results activity, our railway network extends over a total of 5,007.1km. The President’s Message ........................................................ 8 ...... 10 Making the most of the various forms of railway asset value Medium-Term Management Plan 2017 —Update— Operating Results by Business Segment ..................... -
“JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017” Overview of Major Initiatives 1 【Safety】
“JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017” Overview of Major Initiatives 1 【Safety】 Legend As of May 2, 2016 Black text: Listed when the Update of the Medium-Term Management Plan was released (April 2015) Red text: Added after the Update of the Medium-Term Management Plan was released (April 2015) ※Timing has not yet been determined FY2014.3 FY2015.3 FY2016.3 FY2017.3 FY2018.3 FY2019.3～ Strengthen track facilities When replacing track facilities, we are strengthening facilities by transitioning from standard-length rails to continuous welded rails, (prolongation of rail length replacing wood ties with prestressed concrete ties, and using plastic ties on bridges. Investment in with welding , etc.) maintenance to sustain and Maintain safety and To secure safe, reliable transportation service on the Sanyo Shinkansen, we will evaluate expected future risks that could affect structures and implement enhance the increase durability of Sanyo countermeasures, such as reinforcement measures. functions of Shinkansen structures existing facilities Complete replacement of When replacing facilities, we will strive to improve riding comfort by transitioning to systems utilizing a smooth brake control method Sanyo Shinkansen ATC that is suitable for the characteristics of the rolling stock. system: "New ATC" ▼Spring 2017: Transition to new control method As an addition to existing ATS functions, this system backs up crew members through means such as preventing excessive speed and stop-light violation or preventing incorrect door operation and excessive speed in planned speed reduction zone associated with construction work. We have approved the introduction of this system on On-board oriented train the Sanyo Line (Shiraichi–Iwakuni) in the Hiroshima area. -
Brussels Trams Grant Update - John Nagy………………………...………1 Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………..……
Volume 23 Issue 3 Fall 2018 In This Issue Reminder to members: Please be sure your dues are up to date. 2018 dues were due Jan 1, 2018. If it has Brussels Trams Grant Update - John Nagy………………………...………1 Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………..……. 2 been longer than one year since you renewed, go to New Members…………………………………………………………………2 our website: oregontrolley.com and download an WST gets a second generator – Dave Rowe..…………………..……...…3 New openings at OERHS – John Nagy……………………………….…4 application by clicking: Become a Member. Japan Railway Museums – Mark Kavanagh…………………………..…..5 Donation Request……………………................................................…...9 Annual Banquet – Mark Kavanagh……………………………..……..…..10 Brussels Trams Grant Update John Nagy Make your donation today so that the 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation can double it! This will also demonstrate to them that the OERHS can In the last newsletter I reported that the OERHS had successfully handle projects such as this and are worthy received a challenge grant from the 20th Century of additional grants in the future. Use the form included Electric Railway Foundation to help us complete the with this newsletter or go to our website at: Brussels Trams acquisition. They will match new http://oerhs.oregontrolley.com/news/brussels/ donations dollar for dollar up to a total of $11,500 so instead of $23,000 we only need to raise $11,500. I’m happy to announce that we have passed the Act now, with your help we can do it! halfway point! However, much of that is from contributions made by the Board so we encourage every member to please give generously. -
Transportation Operations
Business Strategy and Operating Results Transportation Operations Railway Revenues Other Conventional Lines Shinkansen Shinkansen 13.0% 51.1% Number of Passengers Years ended March 31 83million (Millions of passengers) 100 Kansai Urban Area (Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe Area) 83 83 85 69 67 35.9% 64 70 65 55 JR-West’s transportation operations segment consists of railway operations and small-scale 40 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 bus and ferry services. Its core railway opera- tions encompass 18 prefectures in the western half of Japan’s main island of Honshu and the northern tip of Kyushu, covering a total service area of approximately 104,000 km2. The service Kansai Urban Area area has a population of approximately 43 million people, equivalent to around 33% of the population of Japan. The railway network Number of Passengers Years ended March 31 comprises a total of 1,200 railway stations, with an operating route length of 5,008.7 km, almost 20% of the total passenger railway 1,519million length in Japan. This network includes the Shinkansen (Sanyo Shinkansen and Hokuriku (Millions of passengers) Shinkansen), a high-speed intercity railway 1,600 1,511 1,519 line; the Kansai Urban Area, serving the 1,488 1,475 1,500 1,451 Kyoto–Osaka–Kobe metropolitan area; and other conventional railway lines (other than 1,400 those operated by the Kyoto, Osaka, and 1,300 Kobe branches). 1,200 1,100 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 18 WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY Shinkansen Service Area Hokuriku Shinkansen Shinkansen Under construction Joetsumyoko Share of Passenger Market—Shinkansen -
Implementing an IQP Project Center in Japan March 2, 2018
Implementing an IQP Project Center in Japan March 2, 2018 Authors Advisor Alexandra Barber Jennifer deWinter Daniel Chao Albert Enyedy For the Daniela Fraga Alvarez Interdisciplinary Global Yosuke Nakamura and Student Division Felix Sanchez Holly Shumway Thomas Ward i Implementing an IQP Project Center in Japan An Interactive Qualifying Project Submitted to the Faculty of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science By: Alexandra Barber Dan Chao Albert Enyedy Daniela Fraga Yosuke Nakamura Felix Sanchez Holly Shumway Tom Ward Date: March 2, 2018 Report Submitted to: Professor Jennifer deWinter, Advisor Worcester Polytechnic Institute This report represents work of WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review. For more information about the projects program at WPI, see http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Projects. ii and helping us with any problems we Abstract Acknowledgments experienced in Yokai SOHO. In this report, we detail our recommendations First, we would like to thank Professor for establishing an IQP project center in deWinter for advising our project and We thank the members of Makers Garage Kyoto, Japan for our advisor, Jennifer enriching our IQP experience. We appreciate Kyoto, especially Sabrina Sasaki, for taking deWinter. We evaluated Kyoto, Hiroshima, her flying to Japan for three days to help us the time to speak with us about a potential and Tokyo as potential locations by assessing adjust to our new environment. Her feedback partnership and for graciously inviting us to sponsors and living logistics. -
Development of Japanese High-Speed Rail Network
Feature Development of Japanese High-speed Rail Network Overview of Hokkaido Shinkansen (Opening between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto) Chuo Shinkansen Project using Superconducting Maglev System One Year After Hokuriku Shinkansen Opening Special Feature 68 Recent Developments in Local Railways in Japan Overview of Kyoto Railway Museum Oct. 2016 www.ejrcf.or.jp/jrtr/ Issues in Expansion of Japan’s High-speed Rail Network A report produced by a certain bank’s surveying department forecast the economic effect of opening the Tohoku Shinkansen a few years ahead of the June 1982 start of service on that line. More than 30 years later, we find that actual figures exceed those that were forecast. The ripple effect on society from the start of shinkansen service has thus been proved to be extremely large. For the Hokkaido Shinkansen, which opened to Hakodate in March 2016, a bank in Hokkaido has produced a report forecasting the economic effect of that. We have to wonder what will the results will show a few tens of years down the road? JAPAN RAILWAY & High-speed rail investment is made starting from sections with high marginal utility, so TRANSPORT REVIEW the effects of high-speed rail later, including in Hokkaido, will diminish. Not only will the October 2016 No. 68 expected economic effects lessen, a long time for return on investment will also be needed. When expanding the high-speed rail network with priority on the policies of improving the Published by East Japan Railway Culture quality of citizens’ lives and stimulating the economy, consideration needs to be taken for Foundation (EJRCF) 2-2, Yoyogi 2-chome, Shibuya-ku, the railway company that operates the high-speed railway. -
Overview of Kyoto Railway Museum
Special Feature Overview of Kyoto Railway Museum Hideyuki Miura Introduction Museum that closed in April 2014 have also been moved to the new museum run by the Transportation Culture Kyoto Railway Museum opened on 28 April 2016 in the Promotion Foundation. international tourism city of Kyoto. The museum has been A total of 111,500 people visited the museum in the 10 built by West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) in Umekoji Park days from the 29-April grand opening through the long as a facility adjoining the old Umekoji Steam Locomotive holiday period ending on 8 May with the highest daily Museum that closed in August 2015. Rolling stock as well attendance of 17,200 visitors on 4 May. Even after the initial as objects and documents from the Modern Transportation rush, the museum continues to bustle with many visitors. Saga-Arashiyama Nijo San’in Main Line Tambaguchi Kyoto Railway Museum Kyoto Yamashina Tokaido Shinkansen Nishioji Nara Line To Nagoya Tokaido Main Line To Osaka To Nara Entrance to Kyoto Railway Museum (Kyoto Railway Museum) Japan Railway & Transport Review No. 68 • Oct 2016 50 Special Feature Signing Sister Museum Partnership (Kyoto Railway Museum) Sister Museum Partnership Flag (Kyoto Railway Museum) Continued Sister Museum Partnership Japanese museums, and most of the rolling stock, with NRM objects and documents have been transferred to the new museum, so the sister museum partnership too has been The now-closed Modern Transportation Museum and inherited by Kyoto Railway Museum. NRM Director Paul Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum entered into a sister Kirkman and I signed a memorandum on the continuance museum partnership with the UK’s National Railway of the sister museum partnership on 28 April ahead of the Museum, York (NRM) in April 2000.