JR East has announced a 7.1% increase in its fares, marking the first such hike since the company's privatization in 1987.

East Japan Railway (JR East) announced it will increase train fares by an average of 7.1% starting Saturday, marking the first fare hike in 39 years. The minimum base fare will rise from ¥150 to ¥160.

JR East announced that the Tohoku Shinkansen line has suspended operations between Omiya and Sendai stations due to a power outage, with no estimated time for resumption.

Japan's largest railway company, JR East, raised its train fares by an average of 7.1% on March 14, marking the first increase since its establishment in 1987, excluding adjustments for consumption tax.

JR East is set to increase its train fares starting March 14, prompting Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko to call for the additional revenue to be used for ensuring transport safety.

JR East has revealed that human error led to the recent disconnection of an overhead wire on the Utsunomiya Line, causing a 17-hour service disruption, despite knowing about wire wear three years prior.

JR East plans to use AI to monitor Yamanote Line pantographs and drones to inspect wires and other infrastructure, aiming to reduce service disruption recovery time by 30%.

JR East is extending the operating hours of its 'Midori-no-Madoguchi' ticket offices for five days, starting March 9th, in anticipation of increased season ticket purchases before a fare hike on March 14th.