Hokkaido Shinkansen to be launched in March

Hokkaido Shinkansen to be launched in March

Hokkaido Railway Co. President Osamu Shimada (C) joins an emergency drill involving a Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train on Feb. 9, 2016, which was carried out prior to the March 26 launch of its service. During the drill, the train was brought to an emergency stop temporarily due to an electric transmission problem, forcing Shimada to make an apology. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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