This design was very expensive to produce, and only a few were made. It continues running today--alas, I've never managed to ride one.
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Launched in 2014, the E7/W7 runs on the Hokuriku route. Like the E5, this design includes a "Gran Class" car.pic.twitter.com/vGzOyhHo5B
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Now the "mini-Shinkansen," which run on HSR *and* conventional tracks. The 400 series ran on the Yamagata route.pic.twitter.com/6a7NyMxLMW
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The 400 was withdrawn in 2010, replaced by this, the E3 series, which also ran on the Akita route.pic.twitter.com/Iy1eHERD8Z
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E3 service on the Akita route stopped with the introduction of the E6 seriespic.twitter.com/IWQSeZxc8Q
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The newest Shinkansen line, the Hokkaido Shinkansen, uses the H5, a variant of the E5. This line opened March 2016!pic.twitter.com/2MQoglD2rx
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Lastly, an honorable mention for the 700T, a variant of the 700 series for use in Taiwan.pic.twitter.com/sYjRThy2SH
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This concludes today's trainpoasting. Someone please inform
@weimerica that he may un-mute me now. -
My condolences also to
@menaquinone4,@BronzeAgePerv, and @Neo_Bugman; your patience is appreciated.
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