<strong>New Shinkansen train: </strong>Central Japan Railway Co. revealed its Shinkansen N700S -- or Shinkansen Supreme -- model, which will officially debut in 2020. Test runs begin this month.
New Shinkansen train: Central Japan Railway Co. revealed its Shinkansen N700S -- or Shinkansen Supreme -- model, which will officially debut in 2020. Test runs begin this month.
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<strong>N700S: </strong>In addition to its new elegant golden Supreme logo, the N700S series boasts a number of technological advancements.
N700S: In addition to its new elegant golden Supreme logo, the N700S series boasts a number of technological advancements.
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<strong>New look: </strong>Compared to the boxier N700A, the new Supreme series will have a sharper nose. This will reduce noise when entering tunnels and lessen air resistance.
New look: Compared to the boxier N700A, the new Supreme series will have a sharper nose. This will reduce noise when entering tunnels and lessen air resistance.
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<strong>Green car: </strong>Passengers traveling on Green Cars -- first-class cars -- will enjoy 15% more legroom.
Green car: Passengers traveling on Green Cars -- first-class cars -- will enjoy 15% more legroom.
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<strong>New seats: </strong>The remodeled passenger seats will each have their own power sockets for electronic devices.
New seats: The remodeled passenger seats will each have their own power sockets for electronic devices.
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<strong>Thoughtful designs: </strong>Other thoughtful new designs include illuminating head compartments that light up when the train approaches the station to remind passengers to collect their belongings.
Thoughtful designs: Other thoughtful new designs include illuminating head compartments that light up when the train approaches the station to remind passengers to collect their belongings.
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