Advanced Commuter Train pioneers changes on Tokyo’s suburban network

By 2002-04-01T10:00:00

INTRO: Testing of East Japan Railway’s prototype Advanced Commuter Train is now in hand. Breaking with several conventions, the articulated EMU makes extensive use of on-board information technology to reduce operating costs and increase reliability

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