Why the E2 Shinkansen is Sort of the Fastest High-Speed Train in Japan*
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Join me for a trip on one of the oldest Shinkansen trains, the E2 series, introduced over 25 years ago. This is the fastest production Shinkansen train ever, setting a speed record of 362 km/h on a test run, which has yet to be beaten by any other regularly produced Shinkansen train. So while it may not be the fastest overall, it’s technically the fastest regularly produced Shinkansen train that you, as a regular passenger, can ride!
Train type: E2 Shinkansen
Route: Sendai to Tokyo
Train: Yamabiko 144
Distance: 325km
Journey time: 2h3m
Average speed: 159 km/h
Price: 14750 JPY ~ 91 €
5 Comments
Excellent video, try spanish High-speed trains. I love your channel
2:30 Those look to be old limited express name plaques. Cool catch!
10:20 I don't know much about records but I thought there was a car that broke the sound barrier? I might be wrong. Also I've heard that China surpassed our maglev by a few kilometers but I'm not sure if that's confirmed.
I know that the E5s have run at 360kph, and JR Central gave a demo run for journalists of the 700S at 360kph on the Tokaido line. Presumably the Alfa-X prototype will have been tested at similar speeds as well. JR East plan to raise the line speed on the Tohoku line to 360kph – the limiting factor at the moment is apparently noise rather than any lack of speed from the E5 and E6 trains! As for the E2, JR East repainted one in the historic white with dark green round the windows colour scheme which looks fabulous! Far better than the rather dull normal dark blue and grey colour scheme,
Your videos are always packed with information. Great job!
What's supposed to be the replacement for the E2? Is it the E5s taking the E2 role?