Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  5
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Respected zeekboy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    3,040
    Post Thanks
    Chats
    230
    Rep Power
    14

    Japan's New Bullet Train Can Hit 224 MPH

    Hidden Content
    Sure, the train won't be taking passengers for at least another decade. But lord, is it fast.

    Japanese shinkansen, or bullet trains, are perhaps the best known regional train system in the world. Often seen as a symbol of Japanese efficiency, the trains have helped shape the modern nature of the country. Now, the East Japanese Railway Company (JR-East) is pushing the system even further with a bullet train known as Alfa-X, which is capable of traveling at top speeds of 224 mph (360 km/h).
    JR-East is one of seven for-profit companies that control Japan's bullet trains under the auspices of the government's Japan Railways Group. The train itself will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Hitachi. The company plans to begin testing the train this Friday, with the goal of putting it into service by 2030. During the tests, the engineers hope to push the Alfa-X to a little past 248 mph (400 km/h). The tests will run twice a week for the next three years.
    Eleven years might sound like a long time from now, but integrating a new train into such a complex system takes time. The Alfa-X is longer than current trains—51 feet (16 m) versus the current 49 (15 m)—and features a 72-foot long (22 m) nose, which is an experiment to see if it will be quieter when entering tunnels.
    The noise from shinkansen has been a recurring problem, especially as the train system has expanded deeper into the country's rural areas. Without further adaptation, making trains faster and faster would just exacerbate the problem.

  2. Likes Reddevil, Gazer liked this post
  3. #2
    Administrator Reddevil's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Out There.
    Age
    66
    Posts
    3,333
    Post Thanks
    Chats
    18
    Rep Power
    10
    Thats UGLY
    Welcome to World of Digital
    __________

    Hidden Content
    _______________________________________________

    I am glad we could help you with your problem if you need anymore advice just ask,
    Also if you would like to help with the running costs of the site you can always donate click below

    Hidden Content <<<< Click to Donate.


  4. Likes zeekboy liked this post
  5. #3
    Retired Grumpy Grandad notanotherone's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    not far from you
    Posts
    6,915
    Post Thanks
    Chats
    589
    Rep Power
    68
    when I was in Japan last year ,I seen the trial one,we were shown around it and everything
    wii #5344 2071 8397 4304
    Hidden Content
    Trust me the devil allways wins ,no matter how hard we resist

  6. Likes zeekboy liked this post
  7. #4
    Moderator thelostone's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    dont know i am lost
    Age
    60
    Posts
    5,848
    Post Thanks
    Chats
    0
    Rep Power
    101
    At least there one got built

    Hidden Content
    wods trivia challenge - Daily Trivia Game

    For all your fish keeping needs
    I am glad we could help you with your problem if you need anymore advice just ask,
    Also if you would like to help with the running costs of the site you can always donate here
    Thanks in advance its very much appreciated:)

  8. Likes zeekboy liked this post

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •