Expectations High for Freight-Only Shinkansen Trains; Some Players Express Concerns

By Rui Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
14:20 JST,
December 1, 2024
Hopes are high for freight-only Shinkansen trains, which are being considered for introduction by East Japan Railway Co. (JR East), both as a means of expanding the transportation of goods and as a new source of revenue for the high-speed transportation service.
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