U.S. Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Emanuel, visited JR Tokai's Yamanashi Linear Test Center in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on September 5 and rode in a test train of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. Mr. Emanuel, who is well known for his love of trains, said, “It was a wonderful experience with smooth operation.
After listening attentively to an explanation of the structure and technology of the linear train, Mr. Emanuel took a test ride. He looked into the monitor that displayed the speed when the train reached 500 km/h and smiled. After the test ride, Mr. Emanuel seemed impressed, saying, “I was surprised that I could stand up in the car at 500 km/h.” “I was surprised that I could stand up in the car at 500 km/h,” said Mr. Emanuel. He said, “If we introduce a linear train to the U.S., it would be an example of Japan-U.S. cooperation.
Keiichi Kagayama, executive officer of JR Tokai, said, “I think the visitors were able to experience the perfection of the technology. （I hope you will promote this experience in the U.S.” He expressed his enthusiasm for marketing the linear transit system in the U.S. ‘I hope you will promote this experience in the U.S.,’ he said.
Source: Translated Info from Jiji Press Gaimushinbu, https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2024090501003 Accessed September 06, 2024
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- 2024-09-06_jiji_com
Source: Jiji Press Gaimushinbu, https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2024090501003 Accessed September 06, 2024