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100 Series Shinkansen
The was a Japanese Shinkansen High-speed rail, high-speed electric multiple unit which operated between 1985 and 2012 on the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen high-speed lines. They were introduced after the 200 Series Shinkansen, 200 series trains, but their numbering is such because in the days of Japanese National Railways (JNR), Shinkansen types running east of Tokyo were given even numbers and those west of Tokyo odd numbers, hence they were given the next odd number in line after 0, 100. The last remaining examples of the type were withdrawn from service following the last runs on 16 March 2012. Overview As a full-scale redesign of the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen, a total of 1,056 cars were manufactured and put into service between 1985 and 1992, consisting of 66 16-car sets. The train was the first to incorporate the double-decker cars used in Kintetsu Railway's Vista Cars and in railways in Europe and the United States, and was the first to be used in JNR and Shinkans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hitachi
() is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational Conglomerate (company), conglomerate founded in 1910 and headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The company is active in various industries, including digital systems, power and renewable energy, railway systems, Health care, healthcare products, and Financial system, financial systems. The company was founded as an electrical machinery manufacturing subsidiary of the Kuhara Mining Plant in Hitachi, Ibaraki by engineer Namihei Odaira in 1910. It began operating as an independent company under its current name in 1920. Hitachi is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a key component of the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Core30 indices. As of June 2024, it has a market capitalisation of 16.9 trillion yen, making it the fourth largest Japanese company by market value. In terms of global recognition, Hitachi was ranked 38th in the 2012 Fortune Global 500 and 129th in the 2012 Forbes Global 2000. Hitachi is a highly globalised conglomerat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
High-speed Rail
High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail transport network utilising trains that run significantly faster than those of traditional rail, using an integrated system of specialised rolling stock and dedicated railway track, tracks. While there is no single definition or standard that applies worldwide, lines built to handle speeds of at least or upgraded lines of at least are generally considered to be high-speed. The first high-speed rail system, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, began operations in Honshu, Japan, in 1964. Due to the streamlined spitzer (bullet), spitzer-shaped nose cone of the 0 Series Shinkansen, trains, the system also became known by its English nickname bullet train. Japan's example was followed by several European countries, initially in High-speed rail in Italy, Italy with the Florence–Rome high-speed railway, Direttissima line, followed shortly thereafter by High-speed rail in France, France, High-speed rail in Germany, Germany, and High-speed rail in Spain, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
0 Series Shinkansen
The trains were the first generation Shinkansen trainsets built to run on Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen, Tōkaidō Shinkansen High-speed rail, high-speed line which opened in 1964. The last remaining trainsets were withdrawn in 2008 after 44 years of service. History The 0 series trains (which were not originally classified, as there was no need to distinguish classes of trainset until later) entered service with the start of Tokaido Shinkansen, Tōkaidō Shinkansen operations in October 1964. These units were white with a blue stripe along the windows and another at the bottom of the car body, including the front pilot (locomotive attachment), pilot. Unlike previous Japanese trains on the national network, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen and all subsequent Shinkansen lines are between the rails. The trains were powered by 25 kV AC electricity at 60 Hz with all axles of all cars powered by traction motors, giving a operation top speed. The original trains were introduced as 12-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
JR West Grand HIKARI V5
JR, J. R. or Jr. may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''J R'', a 1975 novel by William Gaddis * J. R. Ewing, a ''Dallas'' television character * JR Chandler, an ''All My Children'' television character * ''Jornal da Record'', a Brazilian news program * ''JR'', a 2001 punk album by Jim Bob * "Jr.", a 1992 song by Codeine on the album ''Barely Real'' People In arts and entertainment * JR (artist) (born 1983), French photographer and street artist * J.R. (musician) (born 1979), American Christian singer and producer * JR (rapper) (born 1987), South African rapper and entrepreneur * Jayam Ravi (born 1980), Indian actor * Jinyoung (entertainer, born 1994) (formerly ''Jr.''), South Korean singer of Got7 and JJ Project * Kim Jong-hyeon (born 1995; stage name: ''JR''), South Korean singer of NU'EST * J. R. Martinez (born 1983), American actor and soldier * Jim Ross (born 1952), American wrestling commentator * John Ruskin (1819–1900), English writer and art critic In sport * J. R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
100 Series G49 Tokyo 20030916
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, Numeral (linguistics), numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest Positive number, positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit (measurement), unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In Digital electronics, digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In math ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
G1 Kodama 464 Nagoya 20030509
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JR Tokai Shinkansen 100kei
JR, J. R. or Jr. may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''J R'', a 1975 novel by William Gaddis * J. R. Ewing, a ''Dallas'' television character * JR Chandler, an ''All My Children'' television character * ''Jornal da Record'', a Brazilian news program * ''JR'', a 2001 punk album by Jim Bob * "Jr.", a 1992 song by Codeine on the album ''Barely Real'' People In arts and entertainment * JR (artist) (born 1983), French photographer and street artist * J.R. (musician) (born 1979), American Christian singer and producer * JR (rapper) (born 1987), South African rapper and entrepreneur * Jayam Ravi (born 1980), Indian actor * Jinyoung (entertainer, born 1994) (formerly ''Jr.''), South Korean singer of Got7 and JJ Project * Kim Jong-hyeon (born 1995; stage name: ''JR''), South Korean singer of NU'EST * J. R. Martinez (born 1983), American actor and soldier * Jim Ross (born 1952), American wrestling commentator * John Ruskin (1819–1900), English writer and art critic In sport * J. R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
SCMaglev And Railway Park
The is a railway museum owned by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in Nagoya, Japan. The museum opened on 14 March 2011. The museum features 39 full-size railway vehicles and one bus exhibit, train cab simulators, and model railway dioramas. Exhibits The following full-size vehicles are on display. Shinkansen * MLX01 SCMaglev car No. MLX01-1 (built 1995 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, from JR Research) * 0 Series Shinkansen car – No. 21-86 (built 1971 by Kisha Seizo, from Hamamatsu Works) * 0 Series Shinkansen car – No. 16-2034 (built 1986 by Nippon Sharyo, from Hamamatsu Works) * 0 Series Shinkansen car – No. 36-84 (built 1975 by Hitachi, from Hamamatsu Works) * 0 Series Shinkansen car – No. 37-2523 (built 1983 by Hitachi, from Hamamatsu Works) * Class 922 ''Doctor Yellow'' car No. 922-26 (built 1979 by Hitachi, from JR West) * 100 Series Shinkansen car – No. 123-1 (built 1986 by Hitachi, from Hamamatsu Works) * 100 Series Shinkansen car – No. 168 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hikari (train)
is the name of a high-speed train service running on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, Tōkaidō and San'yō Shinkansen "bullet train" lines in Japan. Slower than the premier ''Nozomi (train), Nozomi'' but faster than the all-stations ''Kodama (train), Kodama'', the ''Hikari'' is the fastest train service on the Tōkaidō and San'yō Shinkansen that can be used with the Japan Rail Pass, which is not valid for travel on the ''Nozomi'' or ''Mizuho (train), Mizuho'' trains except through a special supplementary ticket. Service variations ''West Hikari'' These West Japan Railway Company, JR West services first appeared in 1988 on the San'yō Shinkansen between Shin-Ōsaka and Hakata using 6-car 0 Series Shinkansen, 0 series trains. 0 series 12-car SK units were employed on these services from 1989. From 11 March 2000, they were mostly replaced by the new 700 series ''Hikari Rail Star'' services, and were finally withdrawn on 21 April 2000. The ''West Hikari'' livery had a similar colour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kodama (train)
is one of the three train services running on the Tōkaidō and San'yō Shinkansen lines. Stopping at every station, the ''Kodama'' is the slowest Shinkansen service for trips between major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. The Kodama trains are used primarily for travel to and from smaller cities such as Atami. Travelers between major cities generally take the '' Nozomi'' or '' Hikari'' services, which make fewer stops, although the ''Nozomi'' requires paying a supplement under the Japan Rail Pass while the ''Kodama'' does not, making these services an affordable alternative. Services ''Kodama'' trains generally run over shorter distances than ''Nozomi'' and ''Hikari'' trains. Typical ''Kodama'' runs include Tokyo - Nagoya / Shin-Osaka, Tokyo - Mishima / Shizuoka / Hamamatsu, Mishima / Shizuoka / Nagoya - Shin-Osaka, and Shin-Osaka / Okayama / Hiroshima - Hakata as well as some shorter late-night runs. The trainsets used for ''Kodama'' service are the same 700 series, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Shinkansen 100 (8086236279)
The , colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. It was initially built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, to aid economic growth and development. Beyond long-distance travel, some sections around the List of metropolitan areas in Japan, largest metropolitan areas are used as a commuter rail network. It is owned by the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency and operated by five Japan Railways Group companies. Starting with the Tokaido Shinkansen () in 1964, the network has expanded to consist of of lines with maximum speeds of , of Mini-shinkansen lines with a maximum speed of , and of spur lines with Shinkansen services. The network links most major cities on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, and connects to Hakodate on the northern island of Hokkaido. An extension to Sapporo is under construction and was initially scheduled to open by fiscal year 2030, but in December ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
