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.
Shinkansen Operations suspended between Tokyo and Shizuoka following strong earthquake
The magnitude-5.3 earthquake, which had its epicenter in western Kanagawa Prefecture, caused significant tremors throughout the Kanto region, including Tokyo. The earthquake's intensity reached lower 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 in western Kanagawa, prompting immediate safety checks on the Shinkansen lines. The decision to halt operations was made to ensure the safety of passengers and to assess potential damage to the rail infrastructure.