Evaluation of advantages of high-speed EMUs in the case of series 700 Shinkansen high-speed train with IGBT applied traction systems

In 1964, Tokaido Shinkansen started the world first revenue service at high speed of over 200km/h. Since then, the Tokaido Shinkansen has demonstrated a successful business of high-speed railway. As a pioneer of high-speed railway, the Tokaido Shinkansen had greatly affected the development of high-speed rail network in Europe. In...