On behalf of Japan Railways (JR East), we invite you to read the article written by Mr Higashi, published this month in the International Railway Journal (IRJ). Mr Higashi provides information on the state of Japan’s railway network following the earthquake and shows the determination of JR East to “resume services on all lines”.
Please find the article at the following link:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/sb/irj0511/#/24