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Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Japan's Iconic Bullet Trains Get a Makeover
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New designs for a series of Japanese bullet trains have been unveiled and could be on the tracks by the end of the decade. The new E10 Shinkansen model will replace the current E2 and E5 bullet trains when they are retired in 2030, marking the first time a non-Japanese agency has designed Japan's signature mode of transport. Why It Matters The Shinkansen, meaning "bullet train" in Japanese, has forever changed transportation in Japan and in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Japan's nearly 2,000 miles of track connect major cities across three of the country's four main islands: Honshu, Kyushu, and Hokkaido. Shinkansen trains transport approximately 150 million passengers per year. Conceptual designs for the E10 Shinkansen, commissioned by East Japan Railway Company. Conceptual designs for the E10 Shinkansen, commissioned by East Japan Railway Company. Tangerine What To Know The new designs were commissioned by the East Japan Railway Company, also known as JR East, and were completed by design studio Tangerine, based in London and Seoul. The Shinkansen will operate on JR East's Tohoku route, connecting Tokyo to Aomori. Matt Round, Tangerine's chief creative officer, told Newsweek that incorporating the culture of Japan into the design was vital for the cross-continental collaboration. "There are so many different parties within the supply chain that you need to work with as a designer in order to bring your vision to life," Round said. "Those relationships are really important, and there's a team of us doing this together. We're bridging cultures, we're bridging technical expertise, and pulling the best teams together to deliver this." For the bullet train, Tangerine adopted a design philosophy called "thoughtful travel," which focused on how the train engaged with Japan's countryside and culture. One example the designers highlighted was the decision to shape the train in a way inspired by sakura flowers, the Japanese cherry blossom. The interior of new bullet train designs, for the East Japan Railway Company. The interior of new bullet train designs, for the East Japan Railway Company. Tangerine "We took inspiration from all of the scenery along the way, from the forests, the coasts, the cities, and used that kind of imagery to fuel the design," Round said. "It's a really great kind of source of inspiration to use, and it's been used many times." What People Are Saying Matt Round, Tangerine's chief creative officer, told Newsweek: "We took the spirit of thoughtfulness and used that to drive passenger preference; both the passengers at home and the passengers abroad. "We began to center all of our design around thoughtfulness, so that we could think really carefully about what we needed to do to satisfy the needs of different consumer groups and different stakeholders within the business. And we arrived at a design philosophy that we call thoughtful travel." What Happens Next The concepts are now moving into the design implementation phase. The first E10 bullet trains are expected to enter service in 2030.
Asahi Shimbun
2 days ago
- Business
- Asahi Shimbun
Modi coming in August to seal deal on bullet trains for India
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews the honor guard at the Government House in Bangkok on April 3. (Reuters) Japanese and Indian officials are putting the final touches on a trip to Japan in late August by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will see Tokyo reaping a windfall sale of the latest Shinkansen bullet train technology to New Delhi. East Japan Railway Co. is planning to start commercial operations of its new E10 series of bullet trains in fiscal 2030, which the government has already said it is willing to share with India, according to several diplomatic sources in the two nations. 'This would be the first case of the latest model being introduced simultaneously in Japan and another country,' said a government source in Tokyo. During Modi's visit in late 2015 when Shinzo Abe was prime minister, it was agreed that India's first high-speed railway network would use Japanese technology. Initially, the E5 series used on the Tohoku Shinkansen line was to be exported to India. But then JR East in March announced plans to begin development of the next-generation E10 series of bullet trains, so officials approached their Indian counterparts about using that technology instead, according to sources. Modi last visited Japan in May 2023 as one of the invited leaders to join the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima. One aim of the August trip is to set a pattern of reciprocal visits by the leaders of the two nations. India will host the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, known as the Quad meeting, that groups Australia, India, Japan and the United States this autumn. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to attend. Arrangements are now being worked out for Modi and Ishiba in August to visit the plant in Miyagi Prefecture where the E10 prototype is being developed. Modi will also get an update on a plan announced in 2022 by Ishiba's predecessor, Fumio Kishida, for Japan to invest 5 trillion yen ($34.2 billion) in India over a five-year period. The two leaders are also expected to discuss cooperation in constructing a supply chain for semiconductors and other vital products. Modi may visit China after his Japan trip to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, according to diplomatic sources. Russia is also a member of that organization. By visiting Japan prior to China, Modi will alleviate concerns in Tokyo that New Delhi, with its longstanding nonaligned diplomatic policy, is too dependent on Beijing, a government source said. (This article was written by Nen Satomi in Tokyo and Takashi Ishihara in New Delhi.)
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bullet train project: Key milestones achieved at Gujarat's Vapi station
The structural works at the key Vapi station in Gujarat along the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, popularly known as the bullet train project, have achieved key milestones, with the completion of rail platform level slab casting and structural steel installation, the implementing agency said. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is implementing the project using Japanese Shinkansen technology, said roof sheeting and electrical installations were in progress. In a statement, it added that the station's approach viaduct toward Ahmedabad is ready, and work on that towards Mumbai was going on. The NHSRCL said the Vapi station in Dungra village will have a 28,917 square metres built-up area, rise to around 22 metres, and have amenities such as a business class lounge. The station is about seven km from the Vapi railway junction, 7.5 km from the bus station, and five km from an industrial area. It will be one of 12 stations—Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand/Nadiad, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati— along the bullet train corridor. The project's first phase, covering the 348-km Gujarat stretch, is expected to be operational by 2027. A trial run on a 50-km section between Surat and Bilimora, with the arrival of Shinkansen E3 and E5 series train sets from Japan, designed to run up to 320 km per hour, is expected in early 2026. The full corridor is expected to be completed by 2028 and reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad by almost half to under three hours. One train service will halt at all stations (two hours 58 minutes), and another will have limited stops (about two hours seven minutes). In its latest update, the NHSRCL said 304 km of viaduct and 388 km of pier work have been completed across the project. Fourteen river bridges, seven steel bridges, and five pre-stressed concrete bridges were ready. Around 163 km of track bed construction has also been finished. The ambitious Japanese-backed project has faced escalating costs, and a major part of the spending has been on infrastructure building. The Japan International Cooperation Agency is funding the construction of the high-speed rail line. In September 2024, HT reported that the first Shinkansen E5 bullet train meant to ply at speeds up to 320 km per hour will take at least two years to arrive from Japan, as the Indian railways were in talks with its Japanese counterparts to finalise a schedule for supplying the trains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the project three years before the work began in 2020. The project, spanning Maharashtra (155.76 km), Gujarat (384.04 km), and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (4.3 km), was scheduled to be completed by 2023. Protests against land acquisition delayed the project. In March 2024, the NHSRCL said all civil contracts have been awarded in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The laying of the first reinforced concrete track bed for the MAHSR corridor track system, as used in Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains, started in Surat and Anand. This was the first time the J-slab ballastless track system was used in India. The NHSRCL said it achieved a remarkable milestone with the completion of the first 350-metre-long and 12.6-meter-wide mountain tunnel in Gujarat's Valsad district in just 10 months. The first steel bridge spanning 70 metres and weighing 673 MT has been built across National Highway 53 in Gujarat's Surat. In March 2024, the NHSRCL announced the commencement of the work for India's first seven-kilometre undersea rail tunnel as part of a 21-km-long tunnel between BKC and Shilphata in Maharashtra. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who visited Japan last year to sort out issues delaying the project, in February 2024 announced that a 50km stretch between Surat to Bilimoria is expected to open in August 2026.
India.com
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
India's first-ever bullet train trial for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor begins in this country, set to arrive in India in...
India's First Bullet Train Project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, spanning across 508 kilometres, will offer fast connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat states in western India. In a landmark move to revolutionize India's railway network, the inaugural Shinkansen bullet trains, integral to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, have entered the trial phase in Japan. This progress represents a significant milestone in India's path toward launching its first high-speed rail corridor. As per a report by The Financial Express, under the Indo-Japanese partnership, Japan will gift India two Shinkansen bullet trains — one each from the E5 and E3 series — for early testing and checks. These high-speed trains, which can run at speeds of up to 320 km/h, are expected to reach India by early 2026. After their arrival, the trains will go through detailed testing to see how well they perform in India's local weather and climate conditions. The trial trains come fitted with advanced inspection systems to check key factors like driving conditions, temperature tolerance, and dust resistance — all of which are important for running bullet trains smoothly in India. As reported by The Japan Times, the information gathered from these tests will also support India in developing its own next-generation E10 series Shinkansen trains under the 'Make in India' initiative. The bullet train project, in partnership with Japan is a significant move towards the country's infrastructure development and is expected to boost regional connectivity, economic development, and employment in the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. MAHSR is a visionary project of the government which will herald a new era of safety, speed and service for the people and help Indian Railways become an international leader in scale, speed and skill. MAHSR project passes through high growth rate States of Gujarat and Maharashtra connecting business centres of Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. According to news agency ANI report, the sanctioned cost of MAHSR project is Rs 1,08,000 crore As per the official website of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), after starting from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area in Maharashtra, the high-speed train running at a speed of 320 km/h will revolutionise intercity travel in the region and will integrate the economies of Mumbai, Vapi, Surat, Anand, Vadodara & Ahmedabad. It will have stops at 10 cities in between namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and will terminate at Sabarmati. The entire journey will be completed in about 2 hours 7 minutes with limited stops (at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad), which is substantially less than the time taken by conventional trains or road journeys. The design of each of the 12 stations on the MAHSR line will reflect the spirit of the city it is located in.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Geely unveils extended-range Galaxy E5
Geely has announced an enhancement to its Galaxy E5, also known as the EX5 or the Proton 7, by unveiling a new extended-range version of the compact electric SUV. The latest variant, recently detailed in regulatory documents filed with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), features a more powerful battery pack that allows for an electric driving range of up to 610 kilometres, measured on the CLTC cycle. The new model retains the design language of the existing Galaxy E5, maintaining a sleek and aerodynamic silhouette. Its visual identity is defined by slim LED headlights and a sculpted front bumper. Buyers will still have the option of a closed grille design featuring a dot-matrix pattern. At the rear, the SUV continues to sport a full-width LED taillight bar, now paired with silver accent trim, while blacked-out Geely badging is also available as a stylistic option. The body dimensions remain unchanged from previous versions. A key highlight of this new edition lies under the surface. The Galaxy E5 now incorporates a 68.39kWh battery, the largest yet fitted to the model, allowing it to surpass the previously available 440km and 530km variants that came with 49.52kWh and 60.22kWh batteries, respectively. Although Geely has not specified the precise test cycle for the quoted 610km range, it represents a considerable leap in efficiency and usability for daily and long-distance driving. Power delivery is handled by a front-mounted electric motor producing 214hp. This powertrain setup is consistent across all versions of the SUV, ensuring uniform performance regardless of battery size. In addition to its upgraded range, the new E5 model continues to support both fast and slow charging capabilities. It is also equipped with a 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, enabling owners to power external electronic devices directly from the vehicle, a feature increasingly sought after in modern electric cars. The Galaxy E5 is underpinned by Geely's Global Electric Architecture (GEA), a platform tailored for electric mobility that supports high modularity and efficient space usage. The current Galaxy E5 lineup in China includes five configurations, with prices ranging from 107,800 yuan to 143,800 yuan. In Malaysian terms, this equates to approximately RM69,600 to RM92,800, depending on specifications and exchange rates. This extended-range version is expected to further enhance the Galaxy E5's appeal among environmentally conscious drivers and EV enthusiasts. With its improved battery technology and sustained focus on practical design and comfort, Geely appears intent on solidifying its position in the rapidly growing compact electric SUV segment.
