Japanese Railway Basic Information

Japanese Railway Basic Data

This page is for those who want to know basic info regarding Japanese rail.

There are quite a few railway system in Japan. This site treats only those for passenger service.
The railway companies are divided into 8 categories. Some companies appears in more than 2 categories.

JR Group (Former Japan National Railways which was privatized into 7 companies in 1987.)
Large Companies
Medium and Small Companies (East Japan, Central Japan, West Japan)
Public Enterprises
Tram
Monorail
Guided Tranport System
Cable Car

I just wish to share the similar information of other contries with you. Any info or cotribution is appreciated.

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Also please visit "Above-ground Stations of Subway"

7 June 2003	First uproaded
15 June 2003	Info added to "Large Company"
22 June 2003	Counter added
23 June 2003	Info added to "Public Enterprises"
5 July 2003	Info added to "JR Group"
10 July 2003	Info added to "Cable"
18 July 2003	Info revised in Cable"
20 July 2003	Info added to "Tram"
26 July 2003	Info added to "Monorail " and "Guided Transport System"
30 Aug 2003	Info added to "Medium and Small Companies"
12 Oct 2003	Link to "Aboveground Station of Subway" added