First Series H5 Shinkansen trainset arrives in Hokkaido

A welcome ceremony was held to mark the train's arrival on Hokkaido.

JAPAN: The first Series H5 trainset for the Hokkaido Shinkansen was delivered to the island on October 13. A welcoming ceremony was held at Haldane Harbour before the vehicles were transferred by road to JR Hokkaido’s Nanae depot.

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