JR East to roll out automated shinkansen on Tokyo-Niigata line by 2030s
The project will begin with semi-automated trains in 2029, initially focusing on the segment between Niigata Station and the Niigata Shinkansen Rolling Stock Centre.
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JR East unveils plans for driverless bullet trains by 2030s
One of the primary drivers behind JR East’s decision is Japan’s rapidly ageing population, which has resulted in a shrinking labour force. The transportation industry, including railways, is particularly affected, with fewer young workers entering the sector.