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The One about the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame”, which was damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, is now open to the public

The One about the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame”, which was damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, is now open to the public

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At JR Kyushu’s Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot, the transportation of the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame,” a train damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, was open to the public. This train had been stored for many years due to distortion of its bogies caused by a Read More …

The One about the new 15th Anniversary of the opening of Kyushu Shinkansen and its fascinating project “Tsubame’s Great Adventure”

The One about the new 15th Anniversary of the opening of Kyushu Shinkansen and its fascinating project “Tsubame’s Great Adventure”

Posted onAuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

To mark the 15th anniversary of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line’s full line opening back in 2011, a major commemorative project has been announced. The train will be made using carriages that were scrapped due to the earthquake. What’s more, it’s an unprecedented project that won’t Read More …