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 In 1997, a newer version of the Bullet Train became the fastest scheduled train in the world, regularly reaching speeds of up to 186 mph.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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