Japan’s bullet trains shift to cargo as seats go unfilled

Japan’s bullet train operators are launching high-speed cargo services in a sign of how labour shortages and dwindling ...

Japan turns bullet train into cargo carrier: Inside the world’s first freight-only Shinkansen running at 275 kmph

Japan's iconic bullet trains are now carrying cargo at speeds up to 275 kmph, marking a world first for dedicated freight ...

Japan uses high-speed train for freight transport

Passenger transport in Japan is declining. The railway company JR East is looking for alternatives – and is sending freight ...
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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Japan is building the world’s fastest train - but will it ever come to Europe?

Japan is currently developing the world’s fastest train, the L0 Series, which is a Japanese maglev train being produced and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). This train is ...
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In the US, high cost and low use make the future of high-speed rail bumpy | The Conversation

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest ...