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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 are the japanese so intrested in bullet tra by Betcour · · Score: 5, Informative

    It's much cheaper because it can go directly from one downtown to another, whereas most airports are located somewhat far away from cities.

    On top of this, boarding is a lot lot faster (no need to be there 1 hour before departure).