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The world's fastest train that travels at 177mph - and is always on time
The amazing line sees trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, and is said to be the world's most punctual high-speed ...
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How Japan keeps its trains safe from earthquakes
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...
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The unexpected inspiration behind Japan's bullet train
Japan's famous bullet train used to make a loud BOOM sound when it travelled through tunnels. But, thanks to a spot of bird-watching, an engineer was able to fix the problem after he was inspired ...
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The amazing £9bn high-speed train that can reach 177mph and is the world's 'most punctual'
To meet the requirements, Japan's Shinkansen features measures built into the tracks to reduce noise and vibrations. The shape of the train's "nose" is also streamlined to reduce "tunnel boom", an ...
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JR Tokai to mount solar cells on bullet train noise barriers
NAGOYA--The operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line plans to install next-generation, thin solar cells on noise barriers along its tracks. Central Japan Railway ... a bullet train passing at ...