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In English they are referred to as Bullet Trains; in Japanese, 'shinkansen.'
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Is an InterCity 225 a High Speed Train?
It is - 225 relates to the kmh of the top speed. In the UK, the Intercity 125 is more commonly known as an HST (High Speed Train).
What are the differences Between Japanese Shinkansens and European High Speed Trains in terms of how the train is controlled?
The difference between Japanese Shinkansens and European High Speed Trains is that the European High Speed Trains make use of European EC Directive 96/48 while the Japanese Shinkansens use an ATC (Automatic Train Control) system.
Who invented the bullet train?
The first high-speed train line was proposed by the Japanese Ministry of Transportation in the 1930's.
What is the fastest Japanese transportation?
The fastest means of transportation is the Shinkansen or the famous bullet train which is also the fastest high speed train in the world.
How fast does a train go now?
Standard American train tops off at 84 mph, the high speed AMTRAK between Washington and Boston can reach 120 mph, French and Japanese high speed trains double that.
In which country would you travel on a bullet train?
The Shinkansen is also known as the bullet train, it is a high speed railway in Japan
What is the name of the french high speed train?
train a grande vitesse is the name of the french high speed train
Are bullet trains and TGV trains the same train?
No.'Bullet train' is a name coined by the English language media for the Japanese Shinkansen high speed trains.TGV = 'Train à Grande Vitesse' which is French for 'high speed train'. This is the brand name used by SNCF (French Railways) for their high speed trains.Other brand names are used in other countries for their high sped trains; for example AVE in Spain and ICE in Germany.
What is the name of the high-speed train in France?
High-speed train; 'Train Grande Vitesse' or, TGV for short
Which country is the originator of the high speed Bullet Train?
Japan is the original inventor of the high speed bullet train.
Why is a train called a train?
'Bullet Train' is not the proper name for these trains.It is a named invented by the English language media for the Japanese 'Shinkansen' high speed trains when they were first introduced. The probably invented the name because they thought 'Shinkansen' was too complicated a word for their readers.Other countries have since built High Speed Lines and High Speed Trains, and the speeds have increased. For example TGV (France), ICE (Germany) etc.because of its high speed and its shape - the original bullet train in Japan had a bullet-shaped pointed nose iirc
What does the tgv stand for in transportation?
Train a Grande Vitesse (High speed train)TGV stands for Train à Grande Vitesse (high-speed train)
