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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. kitty cat? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Looks like a cat. Meow meow! /gnaa first post, b*tches.

  2. faster than a speeding bullet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    its the first post

  3. Why does Amtrak suck so bad? by CrazyMik · · 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!!!!