[JP] Maglev test runs to restart on May 24, 2022
Posted: 24. Mar 2022, 23:57
JR Tokai will hold the first "Superconductivity Linear Experience Ride by the Improved Test Car (L0 Series)" from May 24 (Tuesday) to May 26 (Thursday), 2022, at the Yamanashi Test Center in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
The improved test car is a brushed-up version of the existing "L0 Series" linear train (Chuo Shinkansen). One lead car and one intermediate car have been improved, and running tests are being conducted on the Yamanashi Linear Test Line from 2020.
The Linear Experience Ride will be offered six times a day for three days, with two seats per compartment, for a total of 180 compartments with 360 seats. Participation fees are 4,400 yen for one compartment and 8,800 yen for two compartments. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, by lottery in units of two seats per compartment. Applications can be made through JR Tokai's "Superconductivity Linear" website. Applications will also be accepted by telephone at the JR Tokai Tours "Application Inquiry Desk", but due to the limited number of lines, it is expected to be crowded. Winners will be notified of their selection and payment method between Monday, April 25 and Thursday, April 28.
Source: https://raillab.jp/news/article/27083 Accessed: 2022-03-24
The improved test car is a brushed-up version of the existing "L0 Series" linear train (Chuo Shinkansen). One lead car and one intermediate car have been improved, and running tests are being conducted on the Yamanashi Linear Test Line from 2020.
The Linear Experience Ride will be offered six times a day for three days, with two seats per compartment, for a total of 180 compartments with 360 seats. Participation fees are 4,400 yen for one compartment and 8,800 yen for two compartments. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, by lottery in units of two seats per compartment. Applications can be made through JR Tokai's "Superconductivity Linear" website. Applications will also be accepted by telephone at the JR Tokai Tours "Application Inquiry Desk", but due to the limited number of lines, it is expected to be crowded. Winners will be notified of their selection and payment method between Monday, April 25 and Thursday, April 28.
Source: https://raillab.jp/news/article/27083 Accessed: 2022-03-24