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16.01.2024
JR Central has developed an on-board diagnostic system for the catenary system of high-speed trains
The Japanese carrier notes that it will be installed on the roofs of trains operating on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line, with a service speed of 285 km/h.
15.01.2024
Reports in the Japanese press indicate that preliminary plans involving the Shinkansen system in the project have been rejected, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
01.12.2023
A Japanese company is developing a hydrogen train
A Japanese company, JR Central, in partnership with Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba, and Toyota, is developing a hydrogen-powered train, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
20.10.2023
Testing Begins on the Next Phase of the Hokuriku Shinkansen
The trial run of the next segment of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line has commenced, with the opening scheduled for March 16, 2024, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.
07.10.2023
Sekisui Opens Railroad Tie Manufacturing Plant in the Netherlands
Sekisui is opening a $52 million railroad tie manufacturing plant in the Netherlands, marking the company's first production facility outside of Japan, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
28.08.2023
New Generation of Trains in Japan
JR Central plans to develop a new generation of trains with the highest curving speed in Japan, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
26.06.2023
New concept of Japanese high-speed trains (Photo)
Elegant interiors and rounded shapes - Ponti Design Studio has proposed the latest concept for Japanese Vista trains. This information was reported by Railway Supply magazine, citing Raport Kolejowy.
