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 ...
Yahoo

Viewer stunned after watching typical run of Japan's high-speed bullet train: 'I can literally feel the change in air pressure'

"High-speed rail" is admittedly one of those dry-sounding infrastructure phrases that conjures thoughts of schedules and itineraries, but footage of a bullet train in action is entirely different.
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Not all Japanese trains are high-speed - and that’s the point

Nagano Electric Railway offers a quieter, more local alternative to Japan’s famous high-speed trains. Instead of speed, it focuses on scenery, charm, and a slower pace. For some travelers, that ...

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 ...
AOL

A Train in Japan Was 35 Seconds Late, and Everyone Got a Refund

Japan separates high-speed trains, regional services, and freight traffic to reduce interference. Advanced signaling systems monitor train positions in real time. Passenger behavior is also important.
CNN

When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers

At 186 miles per hour, the landscape starts to blur. A mile disappears every 20 seconds. An entire town can blink by in the time it takes to remember its name. High-speed trains are, as the name ...