Japanese rail operator JR East is considering adding add freight cars to its Shinkansen trains, and may develop entire ...

A group of thieves is suspected of using stolen credit card data to buy bullet train tickets for the purpose of reselling them to Chinese tourists, according to investigative sources.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Sanyo Shinkansen Line is decorating its trains in 'One Piece' theming, ...

Some shinkansen bullet train services were delayed Saturday morning due to a malfunctioning maintenance vehicle, affecting around 4,900 passengers, railway operator JR East said. Services were ...

Japan’s bullet trains, also known as the Shinkansen, operates on exclusive tracks at a speed of up to 320kmph. They are ...

Join the BBC's Paul Carter in Tokyo as he marks 60 years of the iconic Shinkansen, better known as the bullet train. With 6.8 ...

Yo, One Piece fans! The pirate vibes are real—this themed Shinkansen drops in Spring 2025. Cruise Western Japan like a Straw ...

Services on three Shinkansen lines in central and eastern Japan were suspended on Jan. 23 after a power outage occurred, triggered by loose overhead wires, forcing many passengers to walk to stations.

Some Shinkansen bullet train services near Tokyo were delayed Saturday morning due to a malfunctioning maintenance vehicle, ...

High-speed Shinkansen trains began running between Tokyo and Osaka on October 1, 1964, heralding a new era for rail travel as Japan grew into an economic superpower after its World War II defeat.

The mountainous countryside makes for steep gradients and lots of curves. The Shinkansen trains are so fast that booming in and out of tunnels can create serious turbulence. Running through some ...

An extension to the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line in Japan has dramatically cut trips with commuters and tourists set to benefit. The new stretch of track running from Kanazawa and Tsuruga ...