Chuo Shinkansen high-speed rail between Tokyo & Nagoya

Japan is already famous for pushing the limits of train travel with its innovative Maglev technology, and it’s about to raise the bar again. The upcoming Chuo Shinkansen high-speed rail will soon slash travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to just 40 minutes, making intercity travel more convenient than ever. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed rail?

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This new rail is expected to increase connectivity between Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The Tokyo-Nagoya section of the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed rail has been in the works since 2014, with further expansion to Nagoya to follow soon after.

Improved L0 series of Maglev trains will be running on the tracks once they are ready. For comparison, the N700 series of trains that is currently running for the Tokaido Shinkansen goes up to 300km/h, which is already impressive. But the L0 trains can reach speeds of up to 500km/h.

How much faster will the Chuo Shinkansen be?