[Model/Name] Shinkansen 700-Series
700-Series was developed in 1999 by JR-Tokai and JR-West
together,as a revised version of 300-Series. This new 700-Series was a
combination of 300X(a low-noise and high-speed test train) and
500-Series(then the world fastest train running at the maximum speed of
300km/h. This 700-Series has high scores of evaluation due to improved
comfortably and environment-friendly care taken in terms of noise and
vibration.
Years Manufactured |
1999- |
Max. Operating Speed (km/h) |
270km/h(Tokaido Line) 285km/h(Sanyo Line) |
Service for |
Nozomi |
| Capacity |
Economy Class:1,123 First Class:200 Total:1,323 |
Weight (tons) |
approx.40 |
Body Construction |
Large-sized hollow extrusions of aluminum alloy |
Bogie |
Bolsterless Bogie:wheel diameter 860mm
Wheel base :2500mm |
|
Brake Control System |
Motor cars :Electrically controlled pneumatic brake with regenerative brake (with variable load control)
Trailers:Electrically controlled pneumatic brake with eddy current brake (with variable load control) |
Pantograph |
Single-arm pantograph 2pantographs/train set
Single collector shoe |
