Raising Speeds on JR East's Shinkansen Routes

This article describes the testing of the Fastech 360 trains, part of JR East's Shinkansen network. A target of 360 km/h has been set as a maximum operational speed for these trains. Four major themes have been focused upon for these trains: higher running speeds, safety and reliability, eco-friendliness, and comfort. The article describes some of the technical advances that have been made to ensure better sound insulation and quieter trains, such as reducing micropressure waves in tunnels.

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• Authors:
  • Arai, Minoru
• Publication Date: 2009-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 38-41
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 165
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Passenger trains
• Identifier Terms: Shinkansen
• Geographic Terms: Japan
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01141307
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 2009 9:59AM