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Why Japan’s bullet train changed transportation forever

In 1964, Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how ...
Newsweek

Japan and India To Unveil New Bullet Train in High-Speed Rail Collaboration

India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will become the launch site for Japan's next-generation E10 Shinkansen bullet trains. The Indian Ministry of Railways announced on Monday that the E10 ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Viewers laugh after watching test run of Japan's new high-speed train — here's what happened

According to SupercarBlondie, what the reporters witnessed was a test run for Japan's next-gen rail system, currently in development. The railway will eventually connect from Tokyo to Osaka with a ...
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...

What Are The Water Jets For Bullet Trains Actually For?

Much like an airliner's de-icing protocols, the water jets hosing down bullet trains are intended to promote safety in snowy ...
Newsweek

Japan’s Iconic Bullet Trains Get a Makeover

New designs for a series of Japanese bullet trains have been unveiled and could be on the tracks by the end of the decade. The new E10 Shinkansen model will replace the current E2 and E5 bullet trains ...