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Developing a gauge-changing EMU

Last updated on 27 September 2013 3:25

The Japan Railways network comprises two track gauges: narrow gauge (1,067 mm) and standard gauge (1,435 mm). Due to this difference in gauge, Shinkansen trains and conventional trains cannot run on the same tracks, and, consequently, passengers are forced to transfer at intermediate junctions. A Gauge-Changing Train currently being...

Author(s): Motoki Hiroshi;Takahashi Atuo;Okamoto Isao;Oda Kazuhiro

Organisation(s): Japan Railway Construction Public Corporation ; Railway Technical Research Institute ;

2001

Japan

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