JR Central to introduce new Tokaido Shinkansen train model in 2029

Central Japan Railway Co. said Friday it plans to introduce its new S0 bullet train model in July 2029 on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line that runs between Tokyo and Osaka, featuring automated driving and improved safety.The successor to the N700S will be the line's first fully redesigned model in nine years and will also run on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line that connects Osaka with Fukuoka Prefecture, according to the operator, also known as JR Central.The S0 will be the first Tokaido Shinkansen with an automated driving system controlling the train's speed and stops after departure, with drivers …READ FULL ARTICLE