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’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 ...
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.

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 ...
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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 ...

California's High-Speed Rail Just Took A Huge Leap Forward Towards Completion

When it comes to high-speed rails, the United States is way behind other nations around the world. However, there is ...
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 ...
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 ...