Japan's iconic Shinkansen looks to reinvent itself amid labour crunch, growing train ridership
05:25 Min
Japan's famous bullet trains are seeing a surge in ridership, driven by record tourist arrivals and the World Expo in Osaka. Passenger numbers for its busiest route rose 5 per cent during the recent Golden Week, from a year ago. But the Shinkansen is under growing pressure to reinvent itself. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.
14 May 2025 09:18pm
Japan's famous bullet trains are seeing a surge in ridership, driven by record tourist arrivals and the World Expo in Osaka. Passenger numbers for its busiest route rose 5 per cent during the recent Golden Week, from a year ago. But the Shinkansen is under growing pressure to reinvent itself. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.
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