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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 8, 2024 | High-speed

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.

March 29, 2023 | Fleet

Taiwan High Speed Rail to sign $US 935m contract for 12 Shinkansen trains

After four years of negotiations, THSR has agreed the price for 12 N700S trains.

May 27, 2022 | Asia

JR Central to expand N700S fleet through $US 900m investment

A further 19 of the railway’s latest Shinkansen high-speed train will enter service by 2026.

May 10, 2022 | Technology

Siemens and Mitsubishi Electric to cooperate in SiC traction technology

SiC devices are increasingly used in train traction systems in Japan to reduce energy consumption.

June 17, 2020 | Fleet

JR Central to introduce N700S Shinkansen train on July 1

CENTRAL Japan Railway (JR Central) plans to introduce its next-generation N700S Shinkansen train into service on the Tokaido Line on July 1.

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