Test train MLX01-01 of the super-conducting magnetic levitation train system, developed by the Central Japan Railway Company and Railway Technical Research Institute (association of Japan Railway... (more)

Chance encounter of two Shinkansen 700 Series at Odawara Station, both in driving. The train on the right is running as Kodama 673 from Tokyo to Nagoya and is entering the platform track with abou... (more)

In 1994 a experimental 6-car train was built for JR Central by different manufacturers to test technology to be incorporated in future shinkansen trains operating at speeds of 300 km/h (186 mph) o... (more)

The newest shinkansen type on the Tokaido and Sanyo line is the N700 A (A for advanced). This particular set G 4 was delivered from Nippon Sharyo on january 22, 2013. Externally the same as the N7... (more)

Two shinkansen 16-car trainsets of the N700 series are passing each other on the east side of Kyoto station, seen from the Kyoto Tower skydesk.

Shinkansen maintenance and sidings in Osaka Settsu with trains of N700, 700 and 700-7000 series, seen from the Osaka Monorail.

Shinkansen series N700 16-car set # Z 47 passes 3776 meter high Fuji vulcano with 270 km p.h. on a "Nozomi" service from Tokyo to Hakata. The 81 trainsets of this type, capable to run with up to ... (more)