Friday, October 17, 2014

Shinkansen (bullet train)

The Shinkansen, which means "new trunk line", is a bullet train in Japan that's been around since 1964, and it can go as fast as 200 mph. The Shinkansens are not only famous for being an incredibly fast train, but it's also known for its safety - no fatal accidents have ever occurred. This year marks its 50th year anniversary, and so far over 10 billion passengers have been transported. An interesting fact about Shinkansens is that they are computerized to sense an earthquake, which would cause the train to slow down. Shinkansens link to many major cities in Kyushu, including Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima. There is also a line connecting Nagasaki currently under construction.

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  1. Shelyn VOctober 20, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    It's amazing that Japan makes things like that. I heard that they are really focus in technology and electronics. And I like the idea of the bullet train that can sense an earthquake. Everyone will love to ride that not only fast but it is safe. :))

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    1. MarkHOctober 25, 2014 at 11:48 PM

      I just had a ride on it a few months ago, and it's surprisingly fast! Japan is very advanced with their technology, and the fact that no shinkansens have ever caused any deaths is really reassuring.

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  2. TonyLOctober 26, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    I wouldn't mind bullet trains being implemented here in the US. I always wanted to visit Japan for its culture and all their crazy technological inventions.

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    1. MarkHOctober 26, 2014 at 11:13 PM

      I would love for America to have shinkansens, it would save me a ton of time. If you were to ever visit Japan, you should definitely check these trains out.

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