A bullet train — or Shinkansen, as it’s called in Japan — is a high-speed passenger train built for extreme speed, comfort, and safety. 🚄 First launched in Japan in 1964, it completely changed the way people travel between cities. Modern bullet trains reach speeds of 320 km/h (200 mph), while experimental maglev versions — which float using magnetic levitation instead of wheels — are pushing those limits even further. These trains run on dedicated tracks designed for smooth curves and minimal v

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Riding the Japan's Fastest Bullet Train from Tokyo to Hokkaido

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Avenue 17 Grade Separation 📍 Madera County Workers recently completed the rebar and concrete placement for the deck of the structure. The east and west approaches are also taking shape as crews continue to backfill and place MSE wall panels. The four-span structure will serve as a new roadway for Madera County taking vehicular traffic and pedestrians over the future high-speed rail and existing BNSF railroad tracks. The Avenue 17 Grade Separation is just one of many grade s