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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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Japan bullet train fares for some routes to go up from July 2027
JR releases prediction of peak shinkansen crowdedness for Obon travel season: Japan is a famously hard-working country, but it’s got a major vacation period ...
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JR Tokai Breaks Ground on Yamanashi Maglev Station; Will Be Part of Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line from Tokyo to Nagoya
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Japan’s JR Tokai to Introduce Private Compartment Seats on Tokaido Shinkansen Bullet Trains in Oct.
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Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line: The famously punctual train service was suspended for almost two hours.
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Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line
JR Central to test pet-friendly shinkansen car - The Mainichi: NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Central Japan Railway Co. plans to test a pet-friendly car on the Tokaido ...
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JR Central to test pet-friendly shinkansen car - The Mainichi
JR Central to test pet-friendly shinkansen car: Central Japan Railway Co plans to test a pet-friendly car on the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's busiest bullet train ...
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JR Central to test pet-friendly shinkansen car
2 Japan bullet train operators to add women-only toilets from March 2025 - The Mainichi
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Japan’s Shinkansen turns 60: The bullet train that transformed travel: Dubbed the “bullet train” for its sleek design and blistering speed, the Shinkansen was ...
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Japan’s Shinkansen turns 60: The bullet train that transformed travel
Key FactsShinkansen Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence
Sep 29, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thestar.com.my
  • The Shinkansen began operations between Tokyo and Osaka on October 1, 1964, transforming rail travel in Japan.

  • Safety is paramount, with JR Central reporting no fatalities or injuries despite natural disasters.

  • The Shinkansen has significantly impacted the economy while contributing to rural depopulation.

  • Future advancements include digital inspection systems and driverless trains, with the Maglev line's completion delayed to 2034.
Maintenance Trains Collide, Derail on Tokaido Shinkansen Line; Service Still Suspended Between Hamamatsu, Nagoya (Update 3)
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(UPDATE 1) Tokaido Shinkansen Services Suspended Due to Power Outage
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(UPDATE 1) Tokaido Shinkansen Services Suspended Due to Power Outage
JR Tokai to Mark Shinkansen’s 60th Anniversary with Special Tours; Employee Shares Special Connection, Memories of Train Line
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On a roll: bullet train food carts become Japan’s latest must-have: Rail company inundated with requests after putting up for sale 50 of the disused trolleys ...
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On a roll: bullet train food carts become Japan’s latest must-have
JR Central turns to onboard tech to boost shinkansen safety checks: JR Central has developed scaled-down observation equipment and installed it on its working ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/17/japan/new-shinkansen-safety-inspection-equipment/
JR Central turns to onboard tech to boost shinkansen safety checks
Tokaido Shinkansen Train Service Resumed 12:30 p.m. (UPDATE 2): The Tokaido Shinkansen train service has been resumed at 12:30 p.m. The service was suspended ...
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Tokaido Shinkansen Train Service Resumed 12:30 p.m. (UPDATE 2)
Tokyo-Hakata shinkansen bullet train services halted over heavy rain - The Mainichi
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Track Record: ‘Doctor Yellow’ train opens doors to public for 1st time: Members of the public were allowed to ride a “Doctor Yellow” Shinkansen train for the ...
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Track Record: ‘Doctor Yellow’ train opens doors to public for 1st time
Nozomi shinkansen trains mark 30 years in service: The first-generation Nozomi trains ran at a maximum speed of 270 kph. That speed allowed the travel time ...
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Nozomi shinkansen trains mark 30 years in service