November 28, 2013

New E7 shinkansen bullet train unveiled for 2014 debut


East Japan Railway Co. on Thursday unveiled to the press its new E7 Series shinkansen bullet train due to debut on the Tokyo-Nagano route next spring.

The event took place at the company's development base in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture. The E7 Series train features coloring and designs inspired by landscapes and traditional handicrafts for both interiors and exteriors.