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BULLET TRAINS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 1, 2014
Shinkansen marks 50 years of service
The bullet train, an iconic symbol of Japan's postwar economic boom, marked 50 years of service on Wednesday with a celebratory ceremony at Tokyo Station.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 17, 2014
Smoke suspends shinkansen service for two hours
Bullet train service on JR East's northbound lines was suspended for two hours on Wednesday after smoke was seen coming from beneath a platform at Tokyo Station, the railway said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 2, 2014
Texas to get shinkansen system
A privately funded group in Texas is aiming to build a shinkansen line between Dallas and Houston by 2021 with help from JR Tokai.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 26, 2014
Jet maker enlists bullet train experts
The maker of Japan's first jet airliner is counting on bullet train specialists to prevent further delays in completing the plane.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2014
Railway agency officials face bid rigging charges
Prosecutors plan to build a case against senior officials of a government-backed railway construction agency over alleged bid rigging in connection with projects for the Hokuriku bullet train line, sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2014
Hokuriku rail line bid-rigging spurs raids
Investigators on Tuesday raided the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency as well as two private firms over alleged bid-rigging for snow-melting equipment on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, investigative sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 4, 2014
Planes, trains full as return rush clogs transport
Returning travelers swamp airports, highways and train stations as the New Year's holidays begin to wind down.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2013
320-kph Hayabusa matches world speed record
Hayabusa bullet trains begin running Saturday at a new top speed of 320 kph on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line, equalling France's TGV as the world's fastest train in operation.

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