
JR West to Operate Direct Trains from Shin-Osaka to Sakurajima Station for Expo Access Route
JR West has announced the deployment of a “ticketless service that can be purchased even after boarding” from November 1 until March 31, 2025.
The service is applicable for all trains and sections of the express “Rakuraku Yamato” (between Nara and Shin-Osaka stations), where express tickets can be purchased after the departure time via the online reservation system “e5489”. If tickets are purchased after the departure time, changes or refunds will not be accepted. The service excludes the end-of-year and New Year period from December 28 to January 6.
The “Rakuraku Yamato” is an express train service that was introduced during the timetable revision on March 16, and operates during the morning and evening commuting hours.