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Apr 12, 2012 Local News
Three JR Companies Sell Joint Rail Passes to Foreigners
JR Kyushu, JR West Japan, and JR Shikoku announced the launch of sales of the JR Sanyo-Shikoku-Kyushu Rail Pass for foreigners for use on the trains it operates, including the Shin...
Apr 5, 2012 Local News
Starflyer Pitches First Overseas Flight in Busan
Kitakyushu-based airline Starflyer held a conference in Busan, South Korea, for local travel agents to provide details for its first regularly scheduled international flight, which...
Apr 3, 2012 Local News
New Ferry to Remote Nagasaki Islands
On Apr. 1, Kyushu Yusen launched a new ferry service- connecting Hakata with the Tsushima & Iki Islands (Nagasaki Prefecture). The “Kizuna” ferry takes around 4.5 hours to reach Na...
Mar 29, 2012 Local News
JR Kyushu to Develop Rechargeable Battery Trains
JR Kyushu announced it will start work to develop trains powered by rechargeable battery packs as replacements for the diesel engine trains running on tracks without overhead power...
Mar 23, 2012 Local News
Kumamoto – Kagoshima Traffic up 65% with Shinkansen Service
JR Kyushu announced ridership results since the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen last year. There was an increase in passengers on existing lines between Hakata – Kumamoto by 38% f...
Feb 23, 2012 Local News
Kyushu Air Travel Competition Heats Up
The Nishinippon Shimbun reports that price cutting competition for airline travel in Kyushu is intensifying. Kitakyushu-based Starflyer will be offering 10,000 yen one-way fares fr...
