19/08/2025
Japan’s Shinkansen: 60+ Years, Zero Fatal Accidents 🚄🇯🇵
Since its debut in 1964, Japan’s bullet train has carried more than 10 billion passengers without a single death from a crash or derailment — a world record in safety and reliability.
Running at speeds of up to 320 km/h (200 mph), the Shinkansen isn’t just fast — it’s astonishingly punctual. In 2023, the average delay per train, even with typhoons and earthquakes, was just 1.6 minutes (some years, as little as 30 seconds!).
This perfection comes from design:
✅ Dedicated tracks, separate from other rail traffic
✅ Automated control and speed monitoring
✅ Earthquake detection systems that halt trains within seconds
✅ Rigorous maintenance and staff training
On the Tokaido line alone, 430,000 passengers travel daily between Tokyo and Osaka, with trains leaving every few minutes — and still arriving on time.
No other high-speed rail system on Earth matches Japan’s blend of safety, speed, precision, and scale. 🌏✨
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