Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Central) on Monday invited media for a test ride of the revised Linear Chuo Shinkansen, its new magnetically levitated bullet train service that will link Tokyo and Osaka at record speeds once completed.
The new trains, which have been on test runs on an experimental track in Yamanashi Prefecture since August, will be able to reach speeds of up to 500 kilometers per hour — around twice that of current shinkansen services.
The interior of the cars employs a bright design based on a white motif, with widened seats and higher backrests to ensure spacious comfort for each passenger. The seats, which use a new style of cushion, are all outfitted with USB charging ports.