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1 day ago · The Shinkansen ( Japanese: 新幹線, [ɕiŋkaꜜɰ̃seɴ] ⓘ, lit. 'new main line'), colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, to aid economic growth and development.
- E8 Series Shinkansen
The E8 series (E8系) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed...
- E6 Series
The E6 series (E6系) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed...
- Tokaido Shinkansen
The Tōkaidō Shinkansen (Japanese: 東海道新幹線, romanized: Tōkaidō...
- Class 1000 Shinkansen
With the start of test-running and trial service on the...
- Hokkaido Shinkansen
The Hokkaido Shinkansen (北海道新幹線, Hokkaidō Shinkansen) is a...
- Kyushu Shinkansen
The Kyushu Shinkansen (九州新幹線, Kyūshū Shinkansen) is a...
- Jōetsu Shinkansen
The Jōetsu Shinkansen (上越新幹線) is a high-speed shinkansen...
- E8 Series Shinkansen
1 day ago · Rail transport in Japan is a major means of passenger transport, especially for mass and high-speed travel between major cities and for commuter transport in urban areas. It is used relatively little for freight transport, accounting for just 0.84% of goods movement.
May 16, 2024 · Shinkansen, pioneer high-speed passenger rail system of Japan, with lines on the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Hokkaido. It was originally built and operated by the government-owned Japanese National Railways and has been part of the private Japan Railways Group since 1987.
3 days ago · A full trip on the Shanghai Transrapid maglev train. Example of low-speed urban maglev system, Linimo. Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of rail transport whose rolling stock is levitated by electromagnets rather than rolled on wheels, eliminating rolling resistance.
May 19, 2024 · The Japanese train system can be difficult to use for a first-timers in Japan. We'll explain the different types of trains, and what to keep in mind when riding them.
May 18, 2024 · These are Japan’s greatest scenic train rides you can experience! Here are 10 of the best railway museums in Japan! 1. The Railway Museum in Omiya The Railway Museum in Omiya – a well preserved railway museum in Japan. Photo Credit: MaedaAkihiko at Wikimedia Commons.
4 days ago · 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 （ひがしにほんりょかくてつどう、 英: East Japan Railway Company [3] ） [注釈 2] は、 東日本 を中心として 旅客 鉄道等を運営する 日本 の 鉄道事業者 。 1987年 4月1日 に、 国鉄分割民営化 に伴い 日本国有鉄道 （国鉄）から 長野鉄道管理局 、 新潟鉄道管理局 及び 東北 ・ 関東地方 の各 鉄道管理局 [注釈 3] が管理していた 鉄道 事業を引き継いで発足した、 JRグループ の旅客鉄道会社の一つ。 通称は JR東日本 （ジェイアールひがしにほん）、 英語 略称は JR East 。 コーポレートカラー は 緑 色。 切符の地紋には「E」と記されている。 本社 は、 東京都 渋谷区 。
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