■ SERVICE
o Shinkansen = “New Intercity Line”
o 1964: commissioning ( Olympic Games)
o 9 Lines / 2,765 km
o 320 km/h: Max speed
o ~ €121: Tokyo – Osaka (556 km, 2h48)
o 350 Million passengers per year (2015)
o 1 Million passengers per day
o Operators : JR GROUP
▪︎ Six regional companies :
¤ Hokkaido Railway Company / JR Hokkaido
¤ East Japan Railway Company (JR East) / JR East
¤ Central Japan Railway Company / JR Central
¤ West Japan Railway Company / JR West
¤ Shikoku Railway Company / JR Shikoku
¤ KYUSHU RAILWAY COMPANY / JR Kyushu
■ JR Tokai Shinkansen Bullet Train Depot
o Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central)
o Maintenance Level 1 + 2 + 3 : Maintenance & inspection of Tokaido Shinkansen
o Operations: Routine checks, repairs, and safety inspections.
o Workforce: ~1,400 skilled technicians.
o Network: Supports Japan’s busiest high-speed rail line (Tokyo–Osaka).
o Goal: Ensures safety, efficiency, and punctuality of Shinkansen trains.
■ ROLLING STOCK
o + 471 Trains: Max 16 Cars
• Manufacturer: Hitachi Rail (+ Other manufacturers)
• Series 500, 700, 800, N700, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7
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