[JP] Public Trial Ride Event for New Superconducting Maglev Test Vehicle

[Miss Maglev]

JR Tokai Announces Public Trial Ride Event for New Superconducting Linear Test Vehicle

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JR Tokai will be hosting the second "Superconducting Linear Experience Ride" event of 2025 in November. This event offers the public a unique opportunity to experience the new test vehicle of the L0 Series, which began its running tests in July 2025.

Key Details:

Dates: November 6th (Thursday) and 7th (Friday), 2025
Location: Yamanashi Test Center, Tsu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Available Seats: 360 seats across 180 sections, each with 2 seats
Registration: Open until 5:00 PM on October 14th, 2025 (via JR Tokai’s website). Applications will be accepted through a lottery system.

Participation Fee:

4,400 yen for 1 section (2 seats)
8,800 yen for 2 sections (4 seats)

The vehicle to be experienced is the M10, an upgraded version of the L0 Series test vehicle. The M10 features several advancements, including a "riblet film" designed to reduce air resistance by approximately 1%. This vehicle was developed through a collaboration between Hitachi and Japan Rail Vehicle Manufacturing, with production handled by Hitachi.

During the event, participants will have the chance to experience speeds of up to 500 km/h. Additionally, the M10 showcases a new white passenger cabin, updated seat colors, and a projection display on the ceiling for a futuristic ride experience.

The link to the official Japanese website of JR Tokai (Central Japan Railway Company) is: https://jr-central.co.jp/.

For event registrations for special events like the "Superconducting Linear Experience Ride," registration is usually offered via a dedicated page in the Japanese news or event section of the website. The application forms and detailed event information are available exclusively in Japanese. Since the specific registration page changes regularly, it is recommended to check the main site https://jr-central.co.jp/ as well as the event or news sections for the latest announcements and registration instructions.

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[Miss Maglev]

JR Central to Host First Public Rides on Upgraded L0 Series Maglev "M10" in November

JR Central will hold a special ride event on November 6–7, 2025, at the Yamanashi Maglev Test Center, offering the public their first chance to experience the newly upgraded L0 Series test train, "M10". This model began trial runs in July and features a sleek, minimalist interior with calm-toned seating and ceiling-wide visual projections.

Passengers will get to experience speeds up to 500 km/h (311 mph). A total of 180 slots (360 seats) are available across 9 rides over the two days. Tickets are sold per unit (2 seats) at ¥4,400, with up to two units (4 seats) per applicant.

Applications must be submitted via JR Central's official site by October 14, 5:00 PM (JST). Selection will be by lottery, not first-come-first-served. Winners will be notified between October 17–23. No notice will be given to unsuccessful applicants.

Note: One ride on November 6 (1:15 PM) will be filmed by media, so participants may appear in photos or videos.

Info based on: https://raillab.jp/news/article/33608 Accessed 2025-10-09