Business travelers, tourists and countless others were left stranded by the suspension of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line from the morning of July 22 due to a collision of maintenance vehicles.

The Tokaido Shinkansen, which links Tokyo and Osaka, is the oldest high-speed rail line in the world, and remains one of the busiest. During the recent Golden Week holiday season from Apr 25 to ...

In the guideway, the coils in front of the vehicle are set to south, whilst those behind are set to North. 22:55 This effectively means the train is pulled forward by magnetic attraction while ...

NAGOYA—Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) plans to add luxurious, semi-private seating areas to the Tokaido Shinkansen by March 2028, the company announced. These premium seats are designed to ...