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Japan Railway Journal S1E2 — The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects

Japan Railway Journal•Season 1•Episode 2

The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects

Apr 10, 201528 min

This month's Special Rail Report focuses on the latest addition to Japan's high-speed rail network that started mid-March. See the new Shinkansen W7 series in action, the measures taken to combat the snow on route across 450km of Japan, and the economic impact on the

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The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake

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The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects

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Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation

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Cast2

Russell Totten

Russell Totten

Self - Presenter

Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi

Self - Professor, Kogakuin University

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Episode Summary

"The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects" is episode 2 of Japan Railway Journal season 1. It aired on April 10, 2015.

Next: E3 · Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!Best of Season 1