Evolution of Tokaido and Chuo Shinkansen using SC MAGLEV

25 April 2019 Masakatsu Yoshizawa

Central Railway Company Tokaido Shinkansen – Japan’s main transportation artery Key Performance Indicators of Tokaido Shinkansen

As of FY2017 Trains depart every 3 minutes at peak Started commercial operation on 1st October 1964 Series 0, manufactured for almost 20 years Series 100, aimed to enhance passenger experience Breakup and Privatisation of JNR

Japanese National Railways (JNR) was geographically divided and privatised into 6 regional passenger companies Shinkansen Network in Japan

Lines Distance (Km) Operator Tohoku Shinkansen 674.9 JR East Joetsu Shinkansen 269.5 JR East

Hokuriku Shinkansen 345.4 JR East／JR West 2030～ Tokaido Shinkansen 515.4 JR Central Sanyo Shinkansen 553.6 JR West Shin- 256.8 JR Kyushu 2016～ Shin- Shinkansen 148.8 JR Hokkaido 2010 Hachinohe 2002 Morioka

Niigata 1982

2015 1982 Sendai Kanazawa Nagano 2022～ Takasaki Hakata Tsuruga 1975 1972 Nagoya 1997 Takeo- Omiya Onsen Okayama 1964 Total 2022～ 2011 Shin- Distance Naga saki Shin- 2,765km 2004 -Chuo Series 300, attained 270km/h with a leap in technology

Electric power

Braking (Generating power) Powering (Consuming power) Series 700, enhanced performance and riding comfort further Evolution of Rolling Stock Technological Leap

1964-1999 220km/h 1985-2003 220km/h 1992-2012 270km/h

1999- 270km/h Period in operation and maximum commercial speed for Tokaido

JR Central Research Centre – “Komaki” Vehicle Dynamic Simulator

Rolling Stock Field Test Simulator

Structure Loading Test Wind Tunnel Vibration Test Evolution of Rolling Stock

1964-1999 220km/h 1985-2003 220km/h 1992-2012 270km/h

1999- 270km/h 2007/2013 - 270km/h→285km/h Period in operation and maximum commercial speed for Tokaido Series N700 – Rolling stock in the mainstream

Optimised nose shape for speed‐up, superior riding comfort and enhanced environmental performance

Model for wind tunnel tests

Series N700 Increased speed at curve Application of body inclining system Control Device

Increased acceleration

Radius 2500 m

Series 700 Speed km/h Position

All braking by regenerative system Electric power

Braking (Generating power) Powering (Consuming power)

N700S – To be introduced before Tokyo Olympics

JR Central – A Vertically Integrated Operator General Control Centre Training Simulator

Training Track Hamamatsu Workshop

Re‐ballasting of track Restringing of contact wire Replacement of rail

Dr Yellow Chuo Shinkansen using SC MAGLEV

・Outline of JR Central and Tokaido Shinkansen

・Evolution of Tokaido Shinkansen focusing on Rolling Stock

・How a vertically integrated railway operator works. ‐ Operation ‐ Training & Education ‐ Maintenance ‐ R&D

・Chuo Shinkansen using SC Maglev