The Japanese archipelago is a pioneer in the new generation of high-speed trains.

After the Japan Rail East Alfa-X, which Clubic presented to you about two weeks ago, Japan unveils Supreme, a new model of a new-generation high-speed train, intended to come into service with the coup Olympic Games in Tokyo, which will take place in a little over a year.

360 km / h in top speed

The N700S, its other denomination, validated a test during which its speed was measured at 360 km / h, Friday, May 24, as indicated by the company Central Japan Railway. The Supreme was traveling at night, on a journey of a few tens of kilometers from Maibara to Kyoto, around Lake Biwa.

The speed of 360 km / h is a speed never reached on a Shinkansen, the TGV to the Japanese. When put into service, however, it should not be allowed to exceed the current maximum speed limited to 285 km / h.

A cleaner train

This train has the particularity of being lighter and consume less energy than that of the current generation. An indispensable element in Japan, an area subject to high seismic risk, the N700S also offers additional safety guarantees in the event of an earthquake.

JR Central announced to continue testing at maximum speed until mid-June. The Japanese company is investing 240 billion yen (1.96 billion euros) to launch its new trains, and plans to operate on the Tokyo-Osaka line. JR Central hopes to sell its Supreme model in the United States and Taiwan.