It is considered the safest high-speed train in the world: Japan's Shinkansen. With a top speed of around 300 kilometers per hour, it is the pride of the nation. Now an animal has slowed it down.
December 3, 2025, 09:10
The Shinkansen is built and operated by several Japanese companies, with Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Nippon Sharyo among the main players. The Japan Railways Group (JR) operates the trains, while various railroad companies such as JR Central, JR East and JR West are responsible for the development and operation of the lines.
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Manufacturer:
Hitachi: Builds Shinkansen and bullet trains in Japan and internationally.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Another important manufacturer of Shinkansen cars.
Nippon Sharyo: A traditional manufacturer involved in production.
Operator and developer:
Japan Railways Group: A group of five companies that operates the Shinkansen.
JR Central: Operates and develops the high-speed trains, such as the N700S.
JR East: Develops and tests new models, such as the experimental ALFA-X.
JR West: Builds and operates lines such as the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
In Japan, a swan has slowed down Japan's world-famous Shinkansen high-speed train. A train driver suddenly spotted the animal on the tracks in the north-eastern prefecture of Miyagi and brought his train to a halt - fortunately in time, as the operator announced. Nothing happened to the animal. However, three of the bullet trains were delayed, affecting around 1,300 passengers, according to the Japanese news agency Kyodo. Japan's Shinkansen trains are known for their top speeds of up to 330 kilometers per hour, punctuality and safety.
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