OSAKA--West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) is set to equip its trains with knife-proof umbrellas to protect passengers and crew. The company said it developed the special umbrella to help railway ...

The umbrellas were developed by a security equipment maker at the request of JR West. They weigh some 700 grams, lighter than the plastic shields, so they can be handled easily, taking into ...

Japan is set to introduce stab-proof umbrellas on trains following a spate of knife attacks. The West Japan Railway Company, ...