Japan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first high-speed line this month.
Kevin Smith looks at the enduring achievements of the Tokaido Shinkansen and considers what is next for this remarkable railway.
60 years of high-speed rail
Japan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first high-speed line this month.
Kevin Smith looks at the enduring achievements of the Tokaido Shinkansen and considers what is next for this remarkable railway.
With a top speed of 362km/h, the N700S is the fastest of the Tokaido Shinkansen fleet.
Categories: Asia, High-speed, Passenger
Tags: Chuo Shinkansen, Japan, maglev, N700S, Premium, Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokyo