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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,…

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,…

Rail operator JR East has commenced trials of a hydrogen-powered train in Japan, the first such locomotive in the country. The trial will test the…