Japan was the first country to build dedicated railway lines for high-speed travel. Because of the mountainous terrain, the existing network consisted of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow-gauge lines, which generally took indirect routes and could not be adapted to higher speeds due to technical limitations of narrow-gauge rail. For example, if a standard-gauge rail has a curve with a maximum speed of 1…
WebJan 24, 2024 · The Sanyō Shinkansen is the second oldest Shinkansen line in Japan. It’s operated by JR West and runs between Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka and Hakata …
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