The maglev L0 will transform travel in Japan, completing journeys that once took two and a half hours in just 40 minutes.

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...

The ultra high-speed maglev rail service developed by Central Japan Railway Company is still several years away ...

In 1964, Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how Japan’s Bullet Train project overcame skeptics and became a global icon. We’ll ...

Japan is so much better at transit than the United States. Not only do they have high-speed rail over there, but they have stations with the best stationmasters around: Cats. The country's Kishi ...

JAPAN: Air freight company JAL Cargo has partnered with high speed train operator East Japan Railway to transport ...

JAPAN: A Series E3 high speed trainset which has been converted to carry freight will enter service on East Japan Railway's ...

Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL Banetsu Monogatari to see the brilliant fall colors of the foliage between Niitsu and Aizu-Wakamatsu. Photograph By Sakarin ...

There are delays, and then there are delays that turn into stories people repeat for years. The incident happened on Japan’s Shinkansen network, a rail system that moves hundreds of thousands of ...

Bullet trains may steal their thunder, but these locomotives offer an unrivaled way to see Japan’s most beautiful landscapes. Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL ...