Japanese high-speed rail system
JR Tokai to Introduce New S0 Series of Shinkansen in 2029, Will Have Automated Operations Between Tokyo, Osaka
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Japan bullet train fares for some routes to go up from July 2027: Japan bullet train fares on Nozomi and Mizuho routes to rise from July 2027 ...
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Shinkansen limited express ticket fares between Tokyo and Hakata will be going up next year as part of a plan to deal with aging infrastructure. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Sunil Singhania’s latest PSU bet has a bullet train order bigger than its annual sales
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Japan's Sumitomo, Hankyu to test Philippine power-saving rail system: MANILA -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. and railway operator Hankyu will launch a ...
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Bullet train services in southwestern Japan fully resume after safety check: Kyushu shinkansen bullet trains resumed operating on all sections in southwestern ...
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Japan's shinkansen was built for speed. But from Oct. 1, it's selling luxury with an all-new Supreme Class offering fully private rooms.
👉 A first look aboard the shinkansen’s new Supreme Class
JR Kyushu lines fully restored 74 days after Kumamoto quake in late July - The Mainichi
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Vadodara work picks up pace — what’s next? : The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has completed 14 massive portal beams in ...
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The 'rookie' public transport habit that shows Japanese locals you're a tourist: Bullet trains in Japan are a must-do for many tourists, but locals say that ...
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Virar bullet train station may get connectivity via driverless elevated bus : Maharashtra plans a 3.1 km driverless elevated bus system to connect the ...
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‘Another significant milestone’: Railways share update on Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project
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Safety inspections have led to the suspension of services on the entire Kyushu Shinkansen line between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo stations. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
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Undersea tunnels, homegrown tech, and a doubled budget: India’s ₹2-trillion bullet train finally gathers speed
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India’s first bullet train stumbles over divisions with partner Japan: Flagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensions
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The Japan Times Oct 05
A first look aboard the shinkansen’s new Supreme Class: From Oct. 1, select trains running between Tokyo and Hakata will offer the most luxurious way yet to ...
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train achieves new milestone with launch of first steel bridge in Maharashtra
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NHSRCL has completed Maharashtra’s first 100-metre steel bridge for the bullet train project near Dive-Anjur, weighing 1,405 tonnes and built above Nashik ... Show more
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train timeline fails to meet Japan’s expectations, but is now ‘moving forward’
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: First steel bridge launched in Maharashtra
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How will India's bullet train detect earthquakes and trigger emergency braking? Explained
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This Japanese Bullet Train Runs Under The Sea At 320 Kmph: The train seats are designed to make the journey comfortable. Passengers get plenty of legroom ...
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Surat Metro to connect with upcoming Bullet Train corridor — 3 new stations planned
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JR West to display retiring Doctor Yellow inspection train in Hiroshima Pref. - The Mainichi
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: How track changing will function at 320 kmph speed
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Vietnam's Vingroup inks $1bn bullet train deal with Siemens: HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vingroup's rail unit, VinSpeed, and German multinational Siemens have ...
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Paid articlePaywall Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Surat-Vapi corridor construction likely to kick-off by December this year
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Full Shinkansen services resume in Kumamoto following quakeFull Shinkansen services resume in Kumamoto following quake | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The Japan Times Sep 18
All sections of Kyushu Shinkansen reopened after July quake: All sections on the high-speed line linking Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kagoshima-Chuo ...
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JAPAN Forward Sep 21
Kyushu Shinkansen Restores Full Service 52 Days After Kumamoto Earthquake: Reduced speeds and fewer trains remain in place, while the government plans a travel ...
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How will Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train change tracks at high speed? NHSRCL explains
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gives big update on India’s Bullet train #AshwiniVaishnaw #IndianRailways #BulletTrain #IndiaBulletTrain #MumbaiAhmedabadBulletTrain #HighSpeedRail #RailwayInfrastructure #IndianRailwaysUpdate #RailwayDevelopment #HighSpeedRailway #TransportInfrastructure #IndiaInfrastructure ... Show more
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: What will happen if earthquake strikes during the journey?
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Vietnam sets December 2027 for north-south bullet train construction start: HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam aims to begin construction of its first bullet train ...
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Tohoku Shinkansen bullet trains briefly suspended after traffic accident: Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train services were temporarily suspended between Tokyo and ...
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Bullet Train 'Supreme Class' Seating Unveiled at Tokyo Station: The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines will offer private and semi-private seating ...
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Tohoku Shinkansen resumes after partial suspension over maintenance delay: Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train service resumed on Thursday after a partial suspension ...
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India’s bullet train project has reached a key milestone with the completion of its first test coach, said Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ... Show more
Vadodara Bullet Train station will let you switch easily to regular trains – Here’s how
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the bullet train is scheduled to be inaugurated in 2027, with construction expected to be completed by December ... Show more
Bullet train timeline revealed: Testing by May-June 2027, commercial run by year-end
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Yamagata Shinkansen suspends services between Fukushima and Shinjo stations on Monday due to heavy rain
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Hikaru Utada sings new song in shinkansen commercial for Supreme Class cabins: These days, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been full of surprises. In June ...
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The Drive Aug 29
Japan Just Shipped a 1,000-Foot Bullet Train to Another Country: Japan isn't the only country where you can ride the Shinkansen. Taiwan just took delivery ...
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The Japan Times Aug 16
New shinkansen model delivered to Taiwan: The N700ST is based on the latest shinkansen model of JR Central, producing less noise and vibration while consuming ...
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Thane-Palghar section takes shape with tunnels, bridges and elevated stations
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The Drive Aug 18
Japan Just Shipped a 1,000-Foot Bullet Train to Another Country: Japan isn't the only country where you can ride the Shinkansen. Taiwan just took delivery ...
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The Japan Times Aug 17
A new model of Shinkansen, manufactured in Japan, has been delivered to Taiwan for the first time. 👉 New shinkansen model delivered to Taiwan
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train update: 359 km viaduct, 453 km pier work completed| WATCH video
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Japan’s Yamagata Shinkansen Collides with Bear: No Injuries Reported japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Taiwan High Speed Rail has officially unveiled its next-generation N700ST train in Japan.
Built by the Hitachi-Toshiba consortium ... Show more
China’s experimental bullet train hits 497 mph in 5 seconds: The maglev test vehicle is nearing commercial aircraft speeds.
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Navigating the bustling Obon rush on a crowded Shinkansen platform as travelers head home for the holidays. Photo by Aki Shibuya#JapanTodaynews #bullettrain #TravelJapan #ObonRush #ShinkansenPlatform
Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travelers
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Shinkansen bullet trains remain halted after M7.1 quake hits Kumamoto - The Mainichi
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Key FactsKyushu Shinkansen Remains Halted After Kumamoto Quake
Jul 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The operator of the Kyushu Shinkansen line said services would remain suspended on Wednesday, a day after the quake.
- Trams in Kumamoto were due to resume at reduced speeds but could be halted again if another strong earthquake occurs.
- The weather agency urged the public to remain alert for possible further earthquakes.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on July 29 that 13 people had died; authorities reported two confirmed female fatalities and one unresponsive woman at a shopping mall damaged by an explosion and collapse.
Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What we know so far : Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
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Key FactsPowerful Quake Rocks Kumamoto Shopping Mall
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Kumamoto, causing partial collapse of a shopping mall and a highway bridge.
- More than 50 individuals were injured, including passengers on a high-speed train during the quake.
- Firefighters faced difficulties entering the mall's ground floor due to structural instability, delaying rescue efforts.
- Power outages affected over 46,000 households, while the nearby Sendai nuclear plant remained undamaged.
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Operations for the Kyushu Shinkansen have resumed after the large earthquake that hit the region.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Kumamoto showing early signs of quake recovery as transportation routes resume: Shinkansen lines, flights and highways began resuming operations Friday ...
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Resuming Japan’s Kyushu Shinkansen Service between Kumamoto, Shin-Minamata in August Unlikely; Between Shin-Minamata, Kagoshima-Chuo under Review japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Key FactsIndia Launches First Hydrogen Train on Jind-Sonipat Route
Jul 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated India's first hydrogen-powered train operating between Jind and Sonipat, covering 89 kilometers.
- This zero-emission train features 10 coaches, 682 seats, and a 3,200 HP propulsion system powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
- Fluitron manufactured the hydrogen refuelling station in Jind, which uses automated technology to safely compress and dispense hydrogen fuel.
- During the visit, projects worth over ₹12,470 crore were launched in Haryana, including highways and new medical colleges.
Fluitron is executing multiple hydrogen refuelling station projects in India under the MNRE National Green Hydrogen Mission and is collaborating with Indian Railways to implement similar systems for heritage routes like the Darjeeling, Kalka–Shimla and Nilgiri Mountain regions,— Fluitron’s Global Sales Director, Motti Thomas, said in a statement.
From Mumbai-Ahmedabad to 7 new corridors: Railways plans common design for India’s Bullet Train Network
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New shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
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Why did India ditch Japanese Shinkasen for its own Bullet Train?: The Railway Ministry has said India decided to develop its own bullet train and adopt the ...
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The Sanyo Shinkansen line services were suspended between Okayama and Hakata stations in Japan for about 40 minutes on Sunday morning after a train made ... Show more
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Japan ruling parties approve Hokuriku Shinkansen's Obama-Kyoto extension route - The Mainichi
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A consortium for constructing a tunnel for the planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line was found to have engaged in fraud regarding ... Show more
Fraudulent quality tests discovered for Hokkaido Shinkansen extension work
Fraudulent quality tests discovered for Hokkaido Shinkansen extension work
A new Shinkansen inspection train will “soar” along JR East’s tracks as early as fiscal 2029, the operator has announced.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 80-metre steel bridge launched; second TBM starts tunnelling
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India’s first bullet train to begin phased operations from 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Temporary bridge for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project washed away in Thane rain
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Paid articlePaywall The Hokuriku Shinkansen line that starts at Tokyo Station currently ends at Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture. After intense discussion over many years ... Show more
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It is not yet full-steam ahead for a proposed extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, even though a decision has finally been made on a new section ... Show more
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Katsuragawa Station & "Obama–Kyoto route" decided as routing for Hokuriku Shinkansen extension
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Japan's maglev project moving again after Shizuoka green light: Japan's dream of connecting Tokyo and Nagoya by ultra-fast maglev train is back on track after a ...
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Key FactsShizuoka Approves Construction for Maglev Section
Jul 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The governor of Shizuoka has authorized Central Japan Railway Co. to commence building the maglev train section between Tokyo and Nagoya within the prefecture.
- The project faced a long halt since 2017 due to environmental concerns, especially regarding potential impacts on the Oi River’s water supply.
- An agreement under natural environment conservation rules is expected by July 18 to permit construction to begin.
- The 8.9-kilometer Shizuoka stretch, part of the Southern Alps Tunnel, is projected to take at least a decade to complete.
compatible with the conservation of water resources and the natural environment— Shizuoka Gov. Yasutomo Suzuki, addressing the prefectural assembly and urging JR Central to ensure that construction is compatible with the conservation of water resources and the natural environment, while noting ongoing monitoring by the prefecture.