TransportationJapan's JR East heads full speed into India, Southeast Asia rail markets
Philippines, Indonesia targeted for train maintenance, staff instruction
JR East's next-generation shinkansen undergoes tests. The Japanese railway operator hopes to export not just rolling stock, but provide maintenance and staff training services as well. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
KOTARO ABE, KENYA AKAMA and TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI
October 8, 2025 01:25 JST
TOKYO/BANGKOK/JAKARTA -- East Japan Railway is training drivers for India's high-speed rail project and bidding on management services for Philippine commuter lines, part of a push to expand across Asia and reach cumulative sales of over 100 billion yen ($663 million) by 2032.