Japan is a very technologically advanced country and almost every day we hear news about another of their innovations that push at the boundaries of science.
This time, they have broken the record by creating the fastest so-called bullet train, the Shinkansen ALFA- X, which stands for Advanced Labs for Frontline Activity in rail experimentation.
This comes as no surprise, considering that rail transport is one of the most popular ways of traveling and commuting across the country.
The ALFA-X is built by Kawasaki Heavy Industry and Hitachi, and even though it can develop a full speed of 400 km per hour (249mph), it is currently transporting passengers with speed of 360 km/h (225mph). The train uses magnetic plates to slow down and has a set of air brakes besides the conventional ones. The official launch is planned in 2030, but before that, the train will go on night test travels between the cities of Aomori and Sendai for three years.
The first car of the train has a rather unusual form, with a sleek 22-meter-long nose that makes it better equipped to deal with the wind when entering tunnels. In total, the train has ten cars, all of which are painted metallic silver and decorated with green stripes. See the cutting-edge, futuristic design in the photos below!
