Real changes in Japanese railway system were aimed at providing trouble –free changes from trains to other forms of transport or to trains belonging to other railway companies. Efforts are also being made to raise standards of service for passengers both on trains and at stations. The modern terminals provide excellent links between trains, buses and monorails. It is easy to make change from long distance to local trains. New rail routes offer direct travel to tourist resorts and theme parks. The service provided by railway companies has become more helpful and friendly. Booking office clerks help travellers plan their journeys. Old customers can enjoy a wide choice of trips at reduced prices and recently introduced car + train and train + hire car travel plans allow the tourist to combine car travel with a train journey. More attention is now paid to the actual trains. .Some coaches have been rebuilt and re – designed as public saloons, bars, sightseeing cars. Some trains offer individual compartments, something new on Japanese trains, and entertainment facilities, for example, built – in flat – tube TVs and audio equipment.