Tangerine designs sleek new E10 Shinkansen train, new Privacy class
The opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen in 1982, and its many subsequent extensions and branches, brought the northernmost third of Japan’s mai... Continue Reading
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N700S for Supreme: the evolution of the latest Shinkansen
Japan’s original and still busiest bullet train route is the Tokaido Shinkansen section of the original and still principal high-speed line ... Continue Reading
JR East’s new E8 Shinkansen impresses with speed and interior design
Japan’s latest Shinkansen bullet train started rolling down the tracks this spring, with a stunning new cabin, faster travel times, and subs... Continue Reading
US high-speed rail projects get multi-billion boost from the feds
In a vote of confidence for electrified high-speed rail in the United States, the Federal Government has awarded roughly $6 billion in grant... Continue Reading
Japan’s custom Joyful Trains drive tourism to disaster-struck regions
It’s no secret to travelers visiting Japan that the country’s rail network is world-class. The reach of the Shinkansen bullet train network ... Continue Reading
Watch #PaxEx Minute: Onboard Japan’s Shinkansen, Joyful Trains
In this episode of #PaxEx Minute, RGN correspondent John Walton explores the passenger experience on Japan’s vast train networks. Host... Continue Reading