500 Series Shinkansen Development Video "1997" (With Translation Notes)

25 years ago, The 500 Series Shinkansen entered service in March 1997, the 500 series made history as the first Shinkansen operated in regular service at 300 km/h. But how this 500 Series Shinkansen Became the birth of a New Era of Modern Shinkansen Technology. What obstacles does it take for the Engineers who investigates the Environmental Issues along the way? which Success does it owes from? Find out by watching this video. Translation Notes and Final Editing by: Akio Takahashi (Creator and Producer of Densha Boy 500) This is a Documentary Video by: JR West (West Japan Railway Company)

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