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July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Shizuoka governor ends Chuo maglev construction impasse

JR Central can resume tunnelling beneath Japan’s southern Alps.

June 3, 2025 | High-speed

Renfe and JR Central sign cooperation agreement

The two companies are set to work together on future high-speed projects.

April 5, 2025 | High-speed

JR Central to introduce semi-private seating on Tokaido Shinkansen

The new seats will offer an enhanced level of comfort for passengers.

October 1, 2024 | High-speed

Japan’s Shinkansen turns 60

The world’s first high-speed line has had lasting impact on the evolution of passenger rail worldwide.

August 1, 2024 | High-speed

JR Central increases N700S Shinkansen fleet

The operator has ordered 17 additional 16-car sets for delivery between 2026 and 2028.

April 20, 2024 | High-speed

JR Central to introduce private compartments

Individual compartments, seating one person, will become available on Tokaido Shinkansen services from 2026 onwards.

August 17, 2023 | Fleet

JR Central to introduce new-generation tilting technology in series 385 prototype

New train is intended to replace series 383 EMUs, which have been in service since 1995.

June 21, 2023 | Fleet

JR Central extends operation of hybrid HC85 trains

The trains will be used on Nanki Limited Express services.

May 19, 2023 | High-speed

Taiwan High Speed Rail signs $US 898m fleet contract with Hitachi and Toshiba

Consortium to supply 12 high-speed trains.

April 18, 2023 | Technology

JR Central trials ATO at GoA2 on Tokaido Shinkansen

The system will be trialled on May 10.

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