Brand new Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan… but it won’t carry passengers

Meet “SOAR”, the next-generation Shinkansen designed to protect the rails.

On 14 July, East Japan Railways (JR East) announced it would be adding a brand new Shinkansen to its network, but this would be no ordinary bullet train.

Called SOAR, the seven-car train won’t be carrying passengers, as it’s been built for one purpose only […] ...