description Shinkansen Series 700 Overview
The Shinkansen Series 700 is an electric high-speed trainset developed jointly by JR Central and JR West, entering service in 1999 on the Tōkaidō and San'yō Shinkansen lines. Recognizable by its distinctive duck-billed nose designed to reduce sonic booms when entering tunnels, it succeeded the earlier Series 300. These trainsets were built for high-speed passenger transport between Tokyo and Hakata, reaching maximum commercial speeds of 285 km/h.
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What is the top speed of the Shinkansen Series 700?
The Series 700 high-speed trainset reaches a maximum operating speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). This allows it to rapidly connect major cities on the Tōkaidō and San'yō Shinkansen lines.
Why does the Shinkansen Series 700 have a duck-billed nose?
The distinctive 15-meter long duck-billed nose was designed to reduce the sonic boom effect when the train enters tunnels. It helps mitigate the loud noise and pressure waves that occur at high speeds.
Which railways operate the Shinkansen Series 700?
The Series 700 was developed jointly and is operated by both JR Central and JR West. They use it on their respective high-speed rail corridors in Japan.
When did the Shinkansen Series 700 enter service?
The electric high-speed trainset officially entered commercial service in 1999. It was introduced as a technological successor to the earlier Series 300 trains.
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