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A test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen, which JR Tokai aims to open between Tokyo and Nagoya in six years, was shown to the press.

JR Tokai is conducting a test run to verify the performance of the train at the Yamanashi Linear Test Line, which is based in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

The cars currently undergoing tests have rounded tips to reduce air resistance, power consumption, and external noise.

The interior of the vehicle is white, and sound-absorbing panels have been installed on the ceiling to reduce the noise inside the vehicle.

On the 8th, a test ride was held for the press and other interested parties.
Immediately after the train departed, it ran on tires, but when the speed exceeded 150 km/h, it switched to levitation using magnetic force, and reached the planned maximum operating speed of 500 km/h in about two and a half minutes.

According to JR Tokai, about 3.7 million kilometers have been traveled on the experimental line by the 7th, and JR Tokai will continue to collect and analyze data until the next fiscal year to determine the specifications of the trains to be used in actual commercial operation.
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NHK News, translation from Japanese: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/kofu/20211 ... 14689.html Accessed: October 9, 2021

リニア試乗会　ＪＲ東海、時速５００キロを公開

On the 8th, JR Tokai held a test ride of the Linear Central Shinkansen for the press at the Yamanashi Linear Test Center in Yamanashi Prefecture. They introduced the development status of the latest model "L0 (zero) series improved test vehicle" which was introduced in August last year, and showed the vehicle running at the maximum speed of 500km/h, which is planned to be achieved when the line starts.

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　During the test run, the train emerged from the ground with a "boom" sound when it reached a speed of over 150 km/h, and reached a speed of 500 km/h in about two minutes after departure. When it decelerated and landed, there was a slight vibration. The company completed the technological development necessary for commercial operation in 2027. The company is currently making improvements to improve comfort by reducing noise, vibration, and ear tingling.

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　At present, the public is not possible to experience the Linear Shinkansen as they are concentrating on collecting data on the latest trains.

by Takuya Okada

https://www.at-s.com/news/article/shizuoka/970219.html Accessed: October 09. 2021

The L0 Series improved test car, which started running last August, has reduced the aerodynamic drag of the lead car by about 13%, according to JR Tokai, and has succeeded in reducing power consumption and noise. In addition, the improved train is now able to run on electricity from the ground, instead of the gas turbine generator that used to be used to power the train.

The interior of the improved test vehicle is as comfortable as a sofa, and all seats are equipped with USB outlets. In addition, the ceiling panels are made of glass, which is said to reduce the noise level inside the train. When the speed of the train exceeds 150 kilometers per hour, a powerful magnet lifts the train about 10 centimeters above the ground. And about two minutes after departure...

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"The speed has now reached 500 kilometers per hour. It's a tunnel, so I can't see outside, but I can feel the tremendous speed with my whole body.

With a maximum speed of 500 kilometers per hour, the train is expected to be able to travel between Tokyo and Osaka in about an hour each way, and JR Tokai is planning to improve the train to make it even more environmentally friendly through repeated running tests.

Translation of Japanese News: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/3da56 ... 358fb8203b Accessed October 11, 2021

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