Saturday, May 10, 2008

SHINKANSEN

Series 700 Shinkansen

Also known as the Bullet trains, these Japanese trains were designed in 1964 to provide the fastest passenger service in the world. The trains run from Tokyo to Osaka at an average speed of 103 mph. they can reach a top speed of 159 mph.


Link: Bullet Train

1 comment:

Daisy said...

I wonder if they get a lot of use? I would love to travel so fast!