Shinkansen

27 Mar

Known by many as the "bullet train", the Shinkansen is a network of high-speed railway lines operated throughout Japan. Brittany and I had a chance to ride on the Shinkansen on a trip to Tokyo recently and really enjoyed it.

The bullet train is known mainly for reaching speeds of over 200 mph . Shinkansen literally translates into "new trunk line", referring to the tracks. If you are worried about safety, then you will be suprised to hear that there has never been a single fatality caused by a derailment or collision.

It is really amazing to experience first hand the raw speed of the Shinkansen. It is hard to describe, so below is a quick video showing the Shinkansen passing by our terminal.