What is the purpose of this demonstration experiment?

The purpose is to create a service that provides experiences of railway vehicles and facilities that are difficult to experience in reality, using new technologies.

What locomotive can be experienced?

It is the electric locomotive 'EF64-1030', which is assigned to the Niigata Vehicle Center and ended its revenue service in November 2025.

What technology is being used?

NTT DOCOMO's 'FEEL TECH®' is utilized, providing sensory transmission such as vibration synchronized with video.

Where and when will the demonstration experiment take place?

It will be conducted at the JR East Japan booth within the '2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026' at Intex Osaka from May 27 (Wednesday) to May 29 (Friday), 2026.

Is there a cost for the experience?

The experience is free, but participation in a survey after the experience is required.

Demonstration experiment to experience the sensation of the EF64 electric locomotive driver's seat

Published May 25, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:47 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

JR East, JR East Trading, and NTT Docomo Business are conducting a demonstration experiment for an EF64-1030 electric locomotive driving experience using sensory transmission technology at Mass-Trans Innovation Japan Osaka 2026.

East Japan Railway Company (JR East), JR East Trading Co., and NTT Docomo Business Inc. will conduct a demonstration experiment related to railway vehicle experiences using sensory transmission technology at 'Mass-Trans Innovation Japan Osaka 2026.'

At the booth, an environment will be created where visitors can re-experience the sensations of a driver using dedicated devices and footage. This experiment is part of the initiatives by the 'WaaS Co-Creation Consortium' established by JR East. NTT Docomo's 'FEEL TECH®' technology is utilized for content creation and the experience.

The subject of this experiment is the electric locomotive 'EF64-1030' from the Niigata Vehicle Center, which ended its commercial operations in November 2025. It offers a re-experience through footage of driving scenes and the vehicle vibrations actually felt by the driver in the cockpit.

Demonstration Period: May 27 (Wed) - May 29 (Fri), 2026 ■ Venue: Intex Osaka, JR East Booth ■ Fee: Free (Survey participation requested)

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Demonstration experiment to experience the sensation of the EF64 electric locomotive driver's seat

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Demonstration Period: May 27 (Wed) - May 29 (Fri), 2026 ■ Venue: Intex Osaka, JR East Booth ■ Fee: Free (Survey participation requested)

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