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https://www.railwaygazette.com/news...railway-special-marks-start-of-reiwa-era.htmlAmong the special events to mark the abdication of Emperor Akihito and the accession of Emperor Naruhito, the Keio Electric Railway running west from the capital operated a commemorative limited express service over the transition from April 30 to May 1. Departing from Tokyo’s Shinjuku station at 23.45, in the closing moments of the Hesei Era, the train carried special ‘Rekazu’ headboards front and back to signal that it was travelling into the new Reiwa Era. Arrival at Keio-Hachiouji was scheduled for 00.24
I don't think the abdication of Edward VIII and the ascension of his younger brother was celebrated in a similar way...