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The History of One of the Fastest Trains on Earth

These trains are widely known as Shinkansen trains and they have been developed since the 1960’s, each model surpassing the previous one in both speed and efficiency. Shinkansen trains inspired a whole new generation of bullet trains worldwide.

Travel

Bullet Trains for America? Not a Dream Anymore

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Vegas to LA in Less Than 3 Hours?! Yes, It's Happening!

Six decades after Japan debuted its shinkansen bullet trains, high-speed rail is all set to become a reality in America too. The first American high-speed train, connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas, is slated for completion in 2028, according to a recent government announcement.

Travel

Train to the Future: Join Us on the Fastest Rail Ride

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Experience the Thrill of Riding the World's Fastest Train

The Linear Chuo Shinkansen project will connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes, half the time of even the bullet train. With 90% of the track located in tunnels, construction is underway to make this vision a reality. Get ready to experience the future of transportation!

Sports

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Japan to Welcome the 2020 Olympics in a Magnificent Way

In 2020, it’ll be Japan’s turn to host the Olympic Games for the first time since 1964, when Tokyo unveiled a grand arena Nippon Budokan and the Shinkansen bullet train, both created specifically to host the Olympics.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

10 of the Most Amazing Trains Ever Built

These Are the Most Incredible Trains Ever Built

This test model of Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) can reach 224 mph (360 km/h), hence its name. If you’re wondering what the cat ears are, they are airbrakes that can be deployed in the event of an emergency.

Nature

17 Utterly Beautiful Photos of Japan's Cherry Blossoms

A Shinkansen train passing by spring-time cherry blossoms. A tunnel of cherry blossoms/a dog enjoying the flower's scent. A river full of sakura. An old couple enjoying the cherry blossoms. A duck enjoying the sakura-filled water. A cherry blossom-lined river bank.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

These Were Some of the Most Important Trains in History

Iconic Trains That Reshaped the Course of History

Tōkaidō Shinkansen (the bullet train) Source: Wikimedia Commons On October 1, 1964, the world saw its first high-speed commercial train line between Japan’s two largest cities of Tokyo and Osaka.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

These Are the 10 of the Fastest Trains On the Planet...

These trains were designed to work in Germany, France, Switzerland, and Luxemburg. 6. 320E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa The fastest train in Japan entered service in 2011 and can reach speeds of 320Km/h (198mph).

Travel

10 Beautiful Places I Would Love to Spend a Spring At

This magnificent city is easy to get to since this March the Japanese bullet train, Hokuriku Shinkansen, cuts the journey from Tokyo down from four hours to two and a half. 10.

Travel

These Places Arguably Outshine Their Bigger Counterparts...

The Lesser Known Cities You Should Discover...

Kyoto, Japan Image Source Jump on a Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo and visit Japan’s old Imperial capital, which was the seat of the country’s Imperial Court for 1,000 years.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

These Developments Will Improve Train Travel in The Future

The Future of Train Travel: New Ideas and Innovations

The Chuo Shinkansen line in Japan, expected to be launched in 2027, will have a top speed of 505 km/h (314 mph) and will cover the 286-km (178-miles) trip between Tokyo and Nagoya in just 40 minutes. Furthermore, China is already testing a 1,000 km/h (621 mph) 'super maglev' train!

Science and Technology

14 Great Inventions Borrowed From Nature

14 Life-Changing Inventions Inspired by Nature

Kingfisher - bullet trains You’re surely familiar with the Japanese Shinkansen Bullet Train. The design made trains much faster than before, and many other countries now have bullet train networks of their own.