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Japan Shinkansen bullet train

Japan's high speed rail network known as the Shinkansen continues to stand out as one of the safest and most reliable transport systems anywhere. It first started running back in 1964. Since then the service has transported more than 10 billion passengers and never recorded a single passenger death resulting from a collision or derailment. The network's record reflects meticulous engineering along with strict operational protocols that emphasize safety at every level. Trains routinely operate at speeds exceeding 300 kilomet

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Japan Shinkansen bullet train

Japan's high speed rail network known as the Shinkansen continues to stand out as one of the safest and most reliable transport systems anywhere. It first started running back in 1964. Since then the service has transported more than 10 billion passengers and never recorded a single passenger death resulting from a collision or derailment. The network's record reflects meticulous engineering along with strict operational protocols that emphasize safety at every level. Trains routinely operate at speeds exceeding 300 kilomet

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