Shinkansen Japanese High-speed rail

Ministry of Land, , and Tourism prototype Rail Star Series E5 Series 700 Series 800 Series N700

The Shinkansen is a high-speed rail that was is a high-speed The Shinkansen pioneered in . of Japan by connecting people, development products, work and life. the planning and introduction of high-speed of describing systems, with the purpose rail and explaining the features and advantages of the Shinkansen system. material to help in the creation of reference their own systems. It has made a tremendous contribution to the It has made a tremendous contribution This is for people in the world involved with It`s our hope that it can serve as helpful Shinkansen Japanese High-speed rail JR East JR West JR West JR Central JR Kyushu Planning Stage Under Construction 1,487 miles ≒

Total Length Length Total 2,388 km

The oldest Shinkansen line is the Tokaido Tokaido The oldest Shinkansen line is the Shinkansen, opened in 1964. extended to encompass new lines such as the Joetsu, and Kyushu lines, Tohoku, Sanyo, network has a total the current Shinkansen length of approximately 1,487 miles. which runs between and Shin- Tokyo runs between which Shinkansen High-speed rail Network Shinkansen has been Tokaido Since then the Safety

► Present Time A safety record of no passenger fatalities in A 46 years of operations There have been no passenger fatalities since the Shinkansen in first commenced operation 1964. from 1964 to of passengers number Total (Reference data: 2009: Approx .9.2billion) delay time per trip is within one The average minute The average Approximately 362,000 runs are made each year. delay time per trip is within one minute, even including weather- related delays. ZERO 1964 within 1 minute The Shinkansen achieved both high safety and stability achieved The Shinkansen levels with its comprehensive technologies, which include They work vehicles, signals, and operating systems. together to create world-class safety.

Reliability

Both high safety and stability Both high safety come from the world-class integrated technologies of the Shinkansen Safety and stability are maintained by comprehensive technologies that encompass the performance of the carriages, control devices, and operating systems. management Absolute BOTH SAFE AND STABLE

jobs in the medium to

Ease highway congestion with reduced Ease traffic volumes way to ease is also an effective The Shinkansen motorists an congestion, by offering highway traffic attractive high-speed alternative and enabling smooth connections to buses and existing railways networks. Creating jobs by invigorating high- speed rail businesses The startup of high speed rail construction would require a large number of employees to build facilities cars in and manufacture the short term. Railway maintenance, operations, management and related a lot of would generate business long term as well. It will also deliver a boost to the a boost as well. It will also deliver term long economies of surrounding regions. Rising employment It offers a broad range of benefits, not only to the It offers The Shinkansen is a world leader in train frequency and capacity. users but also to local regions and economies.

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Development

The movement of many people brings many economic benefits as The Shinkansen carries many as 315 million passengers and its operating revenue is 19 billion This is a (2008 fiscal year: $1=100) dollars a year. on its own, but the economic benefit economic large revenues when the additional is enormous impact from vehicle manufacturi restaurant business around the stations are included. Urban development of The opening the Shinkansen line promotes of development the areas around its stations, which is expected to help entirely new cities. Economic economic impact is The $19 BILLION manufacturing, invigorated vehicle more if or restaurantreal-estate, construction, and business sales are added. 300 Series N700

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★★ ★ Scheduled in FY2012 ★★ Unloaded, approximate date (Series N700) Shinkansen Series Speed (km/h) Maximum Width(mm) Seat pitch(mm) length(m) Trainset Trainset(cars) Trainset(cars) Seats(num.) Weight(ton) Trainset /Seat(ton/seat) Weight Trainset Wide and Lightweight Car Body Wide

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㎡ 7.5 and consumes much less than energy and consumes Automobile The environmental footprint of the Shin transportation system. Excellent environmental performance emits much less Data shows that the Shinkansen CO ₂ compared with automobiles and airplanes. Small infrastructure The Shinkansen has smaller tunnel cross section areas for reasons including the airtightness of its car body. Social Contribution 1 CO ₂ emission comparison 64 Increase in tourists visiting sightseeing events (festivals) in events tourists Increase visiting sightseeing Reinvigorating local communities by boosting business and tourims. business value The Shinkansen not only improves it exchanges; by enhancing inter regional also expands demand for tourism. Increased number of tourists Shinkansen Tohoku (-Hachinohe)

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Image : Shinkansen lines are lin Shinkansen (Takasaki-) (Takasaki-Nagano) Travel times significantly shortedTravel times significantly The Shinkansen contributes to the development of local communities while protecting safety and the global environment. public Access through Feeder Networks to railways and subways leads Access to urban in the use of Shinkansen. convenience The advantages of shorter traveling times compared with other systems Safe and fast itself, the Shinkansen is also closely linked to existing railways further an airport time between the travel is no need to consider to jams. Please refer or deal with traffic to the destination the new United States map. Social Contribution 2 Reduce travel time

Comfortable journey The wide carriage and spacious passenger seats Passengers also ensure a comfortable journey. have internet access. Highly efficient mass transport system the world’s The double-deck carriages offer greatest transportation capabilities. Connectivity with existing railways The Shinkansen lines are linked directly to public even greater transportation networks, offering convenience and comfort. Emergency braking Cutting power supply Substation apanese noise pollution Primary wave detection Seismo graph Primary wave The Shinkansen boasts an impressive array of functions to meet diverse needs. Early earthquake detection system earthquakes at an early stage and The system detects was This technology halts the . immediately for one of the most earthquake-prone developed countries in the world. Snow removing technology allow data and robust technology Abundant for stable services, even in snowy regions. Noise control The Shinkansen meets J standards -among the toughest in the world- with its pantograph, engineered carriage shape and light- weight carriages. Advanced Technologies Secondary wave Seismic Center