1967
59 years ago
OpeningJapan
Tōkaidō Shinkansen Extension
Japanese National Railways
Okayama
May 28, 1967
Summary
The Shinkansen high-speed network extended from Shin-Osaka to Okayama, boosting Japan's bullet train reach.
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On May 28, 1967, Japanese National Railways opened the 160 km extension of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Okayama. This continued the success of the world's first dedicated high-speed rail line, which had opened in 1964. The extension featured advanced track engineering through mountainous terrain, including long tunnels and viaducts, and used the iconic 0 Series sets capable of 210 km/h. It dramatically reduced travel times between Tokyo and western Japan, supporting post-war economic growth and establishing the model for global high-speed rail systems.
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Quick Facts
- Date
- May 28, 1967
- Event Type
- Opening
- Country
- Japan
- Years Ago
- 59
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