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Japan Tests New Bullet Train

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the get-yer-move-on dept.

dmolavi writes " Japan's largest railway company began a test run for a new bullet train that it eventually aims to operate at a record-breaking 223 miles per hour -- faster than many propeller airplanes -- according to recent news reports. "

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  1. Re:Why does Amtrak suck so bad? by pegasustonans · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Americans are too in love with their SUVs with 27 cup-holders and built-in missile launchers to be swayed by logic and efficiency.

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