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automated high-speed trains

01.11.2024

New Timeline for Launching Automated High-Speed Trains Announced by JR East

Japan has announced the timeline for launching automated high-speed trains for commercial use. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Fukuoka City Subway

28.10.2024

Fukuoka City Subway Introduces Japan’s Most Comfortable New Commuter Trains

Fukuoka City Subway has announced the introduction of its new 4000 series commuter trains, promising Japan’s most comfortable and spacious urban travel experience for residents and visitors alike.
Halloween in a high-speed train

23.10.2024

Halloween in a high-speed train: a terrifying experience in Japan’s shinkansen

Halloween in a high-speed train turned a normal shinkansen ride into a zombie apocalypse between Tokyo and Osaka. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The fastest train in the world

21.10.2024

The fastest train in the world: redefining speed and transportation

The fastest train in the world travels at 314 miles per hour. Its construction will cost Japan £38 billion, making it a groundbreaking project in transportation.
60th anniversary of Japan's high-speed rail

30.09.2024

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Japan’s High-Speed Rail Revolution

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Japan's high-speed rail. The first Shinkansen train revolutionized Japan’s transportation system on October 1, 1964, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Shinkansen E5 in India

23.09.2024

Shinkansen E5 High-Speed Trains Set to Revolutionize Indian Railways

Indian Railways is preparing for a revolutionary step in its development as the first Shinkansen E5 high-speed train will arrive from Japan to operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
JR East Scandal: Data Falsification and Safety Concerns Exposed

23.09.2024

JR East Scandal: Data Falsification and Safety Concerns Exposed

JR East is at the center of a scandal due to years of concealing data falsification during the installation of railway wheels, reports Railway Supply news portal, citing The Japan Times.
Tokyo Metro Wheelset Data Falsification Scandal

20.09.2024

Tokyo Metro Maintenance Unit Falsified Wheelset Data on Train Cars

Tokyo Metro Maintenance Division Falsified Data on Wheelsets, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
JR East to Introduce Driverless Shinkansen Trains by 2030

13.09.2024

JR East to Introduce Driverless Shinkansen Trains by 2030: A Revolution in Japan’s Transportation

The Japanese railway company JR East plans to introduce driverless trains on the Joetsu Shinkansen line by 2030, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
JR Central plans to equip overhead line insulators with a protective coating.

30.08.2024

JR Central Implements Innovative Insulators with Protective Coating to Enhance Railway Safety and Reliability

JR Central plans to equip overhead line insulators with a protective coating, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Problems for Japan's Transportation Infrastructure

27.08.2024

Typhoon “Shanshan” Approaches Japan: Flight Cancellations, Transportation Disruptions, and Damage Forecast

Typhoon "Shanshan" poses a significant threat to Japan, creating serious problems for transportation infrastructure and local residents, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
N700S Trains to be Equipped with Infrastructure Diagnostics Equipment

22.08.2024

N700S Trains to be Equipped with Infrastructure Diagnostics Equipment

The Japanese railway company JR Central is set to revolutionize its approach to high-speed Shinkansen infrastructure diagnostics, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.