New Shinkansen named 'Hikari Rail Star'

New Shinkansen named 'Hikari Rail Star'

OSAKA, Japan - West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) announced Nov. 18 it will call a new series of faster, quieter bullet trains the ''Hikari Rail Star.'' The new 700 series trains begin service in spring next year.

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