Hitachi, Toshiba win contract for Taiwan’s new high-speed train

Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. will build a new power-efficient train based on the latest Shinkansen model for Taiwan’s ...
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Amazing ride on Japan’s Shinkansen high-speed train tour

Journeying through Shinkansen offers an unforgettable look at one of the fastest and most efficient rail networks in the ...

HS2 trains to run slower than planned to save money

High-speed rail services on HS2 are set to operate at slower speeds than originally planned, in a move aimed at curbing the ...
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...
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Inside Japan’s bullet train: Fastest ride and incredible technology

Experience a tour of Japan’s bullet train, one of the fastest and most efficient rail systems in the world. Known as the ...
Taiwan News

Taiwan High Speed Rail buys train maintenance equipment from Japan

Taiwan High Speed Rail on Wednesday spent NT$2.6 billion (US$81 million) on train maintenance equipment from Mitsubishi Heavy ...