Technological overview of the next generation Shinkansen high-speed train series N700 (WCRR 2008)

In March 2005, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has completed prototype trainset of the Series N700, the next generation Shinkansen high-speed rolling stock, developed jointly with West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since June 2002. The Series N700 was based on further evolution of the Series 700 to create...