This week #Japan's JR East launched its first all-freight bullet train, an E3 Shinkansen. Passenger seats were removed to maximize interior space.
Electric freight delivery, at up to 300 km/h.
First run carried 800 containers, including fresh-caught scallops!
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/24/companies/freight-only-shinkansen/
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