Bullet Train (Shinkansen)

Updated July 10, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

The Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, runs at speeds of more than 100 mph over special tracks with minimal curves. In 1997, a newer version of the Bullet Train became the fastest scheduled train in the world, regularly reaching speeds of up to 186 mph.

—Mike Rozett


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