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Japan launches bullet train for freight
Putting freight on high-speed trains is not usually considered to be a viable idea. After earlier attempts in the USA (Amtrak, 1990s) and Italy (Mercitalia,…
SERVICE LAUNCH IN MARCH
Japanese high-speed train converted for freight services
A Japanese Shinkansen E3 series passenger train, previously withdrawn from service, has been completely converted and refurbished to transport freight. The weekday service is scheduled…
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‘The path to faster rail freight goes through wagon electrification’
The European Union wants longer, heavier and faster freight trains, but there are a number of issues that need to be addressed and solved to…