Since their launch in 1964, Japan’s world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains have carried more than 10 billion passengers without a single fatality from crashes or derailments.
Operating at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h), the Shinkansen is not only known for its speed but also for its remarkable punctuality, with average delays of just 1.6 minutes, even under frequent earthquakes and typhoons.
The Tokaido Shinkansen line, Japan’s busiest, alone carries nearly 500,000 passengers daily, with trains departing every few minutes.
The bullet train’s unmatched safety record is credited to:
- Dedicated tracks designed exclusively for high-speed rail.
- Automated train control systems to prevent collisions.
- Earthquake detection technology that halts trains within seconds.
- Strict maintenance and inspections.
- Highly disciplined and trained staff.
While other countries operate faster trains, Japan’s unique balance of speed, safety, punctuality, and passenger scale makes the Shinkansen a model for modern rail systems worldwide.
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