■ SERVICE – PROJECT
 o 2015: 603 km/h (Test: Speed ​​Record)
 • 2009: Start of Trials & Tests
 • 2012: Rame L0 series test
 • 2015: L0 Series Train (606 km/h)
 • + 2020: Cost Reduction (R&D)
 § Building
 § Operations & Maintenance
 o 2027: Commissioning (1st line)
 • Tokyo–Nagoya
 • 285 km: 90% in Tunnel
 • ~ 40 min: Journey (285 km)
 • 505 km/h: Average Speed
 •. Operator: JR Central

■ TECHNOLOGY – ROLLING STOCK
 o MAGLEV: Magnetic Levitation
 o Maglev Train
 o 603 km/h: Max speed (record)
 o Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo Ltd (NIP) & Hitachi Rail

■ COST – INVESTMENT
 o ~ $55 Billion
 • 285 km: 90%Tunnel
 • $192 Million per km

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