In depth

Joetsu Shinkansen fully restored after earthquake damage

By 2007-06-01T08:11:00

THROUGH services between Tokyo and Niigata on JR East's Joetsu Shinkansen resumed on December 28, more than two months after a train travelling at around 200km/h was derailed by an earthquake (RG 12.04 p826).

PAID SUBSCRIBER CONTENT. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW THIS PAGE

Sub Advert

Not yet a paid subscriber? Upgrade today to benefit from:

  • Unlimited access to online news
  • Unrestricted access to our in-depth articles focused on rail technology, policy and regulation
  • Exclusive interviews, industry insights and white papers
  • Monthly digital edition of Railway Gazette International
  • Full access to the Railway Gazette International archive

Premium subscribers will also benefit from:

  • Monthly print edition delivered straight to your door
  • 300+ detailed city and country maps
  • 2000+ profiles of main line operators, urban rail networks and regulatory organisations
  • Network & traffic data

Unlock unlimited access now

Subscribe

Already a subscriber? Sign in now