"Shinkansen"
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This extremely modern train, known worldwide as the "Bullet Train", began
services between Tokyo and Osaka in 1964. It covers the 552km distance in
3hrs 10mins at a maximum speed of 210km.p.h. This makes the super-express
Hikari, "Light", the world's fastest train. Two automated train systems
developed in Japan - CTC (Centralized Traffic Control) and ATC (Automatic
Train Control)-constantly monitor the position and safety of every train on
the line. Each train is composed of 16 coaches and is 400m long. Total
capacity is 1,400 passengers. Construction work for extension of the Shinkan
sen line to Hakata in Kyushu began in March, 1967.
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