TOKYO – World’s fastest bullet train started its test run in Japan torevolutionize the mode of transport. It is fastest ever train which capableof reaching 400km/h (249mph).
Earlier today, ALFA-X version of the Shinkansen- network of high-speedrailway lines in Japan- started its test run today which is believed toworth three years of it.
Rail Company JR East plans to operate it at the speed of 360km/h when itstarts its service somewhere around 2030, easily making it the fastestbullet ever.
Alfa-X is to be 10 km/h faster than the Fuxing Hao which is designed withsame top speed features.
To cope with massive wind resistance when entering tunnels, the Alfa-X’sfirst car will mostly be a sleek nose, measuring 22 meters (72 feet). Withjust three windows, there looks to be hardly any space, if at all, forpassengers in the front.
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Painted in metallic silver with green stripes, the 10-car bullet trainbegins test runs Friday between the cities of Aomori and Sendai at night,to be conducted over three years.
Alfa-X will be tested on the tracks between Sendai and Aomori which are280kms away.
The test runs are expected to take place twice a week after midnight.
