Japan's latest trip into the world first bullet train
The first bullet train of history, the legendary Shinkansen 0 Series, he was off last November 30 after circulating for more than 40 years in Japan, without ever having suffered an accident any. Super train completed its last voyage, arriving at 18.24 pm, the exact time as usually happens in this country in Hakata station, central Japan.
Hundreds of Japanese were present for dismissal, in addition, of the 400 passengers got a ticket for the farewell tour of the Shinkansen.
Opened in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics, the first bullet train of history was a symbol of the rebirth of Japan in the post-war. The 0 Series Shinkansen were capable of reaching speeds of 210 km per hour, something unimaginable at that time.
Series 0 was replaced by a new model that provided the service since July 2007 in line linking the city of Osaka and Tokyo, traveling about 300 km per hour.
This new model N700 presents a more aggressive, aerodynamic, consumes 20 percent less energy, is quieter, cleaner, greener, lighter, improved services on the train and offers Internet access and plug in each armchair.
