7K views · 121 reactions | Japan's bullet train began service in 1964. Since then, the network has grown to around 3,000km. Within the decade, the shinkansen will get a major upgrade with a new magnetic levitation line, which can reach speeds of up to 500kmh, up from the current 285kmh. https://str.sg/w9H5 | The Straits Times | Facebook

The Shinkansen - Japan’s revolutionary bullet train - transformed the way we think about travel, technology and design 🚄 Launched in 1964, the original Shinkansen featured a sleek, elongated nose and an aerodynamic silhouette inspired by aircraft engineering - a radical departure from traditional train design. Its streamlined form wasn’t just for show - every curve and taper reduced drag and enabled speeds of up to 200 mph, setting new benchmarks for performance and efficiency. But this was mor