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Japan Tests New Bullet Train

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Monday June 27, 2005 @04:40AM 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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Why does Amtrak suck so bad? by CrazyMik · 2005-06-27 04:45 · Score: 1, Offtopic

With this announcement, one has to wonder, "why can't we even get fast trains to work in the US?"
As someone who has ridden the shinkansen (spelling?) and also watched as the faster ones I couldn't afford traveled by a station, they are an awesome sight!!!!