東海道新幹線を中心に掲載しています。
The Tokaido Shinkansen is the most famous railway in Japan. Every train is painted in blue and white. Series 300 (1990) was the first Shinkansen to run at 270 km/h with an aluminum body and inverter motor drive. Series 700 (1999) reduced vibration and noise, offering a more comfortable ride. The N700, designed to shorten travel time, has improved acceleration. Its design looks unusual, but it is the result of careful aerodynamic study. New series are developed every seven or eight years, and older trains are withdrawn after about 15 years of service. All Shinkansen trains are highly standardized: the livery is white and blue, and seating capacity is uniform across trainsets.