Shinkansen coupling at Fukushima, 新幹線 連結

[andyjay729]

They're also built on new tracks. They use standard gauge tracks, whereas most Japanese rail lines are narrow gauge.

[plane700]

the trains run on wider tracks than standard.

[chmr103]

Japanese standard gauge is 3ft-6in (1067mm).

[ranald50]

wooow so beautigul

its like a man taking his wife from da wedding hall

so lovely

hehe btw wots da meaning of shinkansen?

[chmr103]

Shinkansen means "new trunk (main) line".

It' s different from classical railways in Japan.

[ranald50]

i see thnx bro

ur reply was so quick thnx

[bossyman15]

i thought Shinkansen means bullet train in japan? no?

[chmr103]

Shin=New

Kan=Trunk

Sen=Line