Japan Railway Journal (2015) : 2x8
New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability
28 Min.
Overview
A new test vehicle scheduled to operate on the Chuo Conventional Line is currently undergoing performance evaluation and technical verification. Discover the evolution of an express train which operates through many curves using the latest technology, improvements on comfortability and the reason behind the development of the new vehicle through a special test run. Then meet a group in Ishikawa Prefecture which runs "rail bicycles" using the discontinued Noto Line to take visitors for an enjoyable ride.
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