JR East Begins Japan's First Shinkansen Freight Service

JR East begins Japan's first shinkansen freight service

East Japan Railway Co. has launched the country's first freight service using shinkansen bullet trains, aiming to swiftly deliver goods such as fresh produce from the northeastern region of Tohoku to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Japan Launches World's First Freight-Only Shinkansen Capable of 275 kmph

Japan has introduced an innovative freight transportation system by converting one of its renowned Shinkansen bullet trains into a dedicated cargo carrier. This initiative, spearheaded by the East Japan Railway Company, marks the launch of the world’s first freight-only Shinkansen, repurposing the E3 series—a train originally intended for passenger service. The redesigned train now facilitates the transportation of goods at remarkable speeds of …