The state-of-the-art ‘Alfa-X’ is expected to travel faster than 400 km/h (almost 250 mph!) and will have a range of groundbreaking features.
The new bullet train will have an aerodynamic, 22-meter nose (longer than any train’s in history), improved traction control, and will be made from ultra-light materials.
It has also been designed to run almost silently with maximum comfort for passengers.
The Alfa-X will become the fastest bullet train in operation. Though its maximum speed will be higher, it will run at around 360 km/hwhile carrying passengers. The fastest commercial train in the world is Shanghai’s maglev train (431km/h) which uses magnetic levitation.
The official name for the Alfa-X is the E956 Series and they will run in the Tokoku region and Hokkaido. The trains will be finished in bright metallic colors to reflect the stunning local surroundings where they will operate.
The Alfa-X Shinkansen will also have new safety features which aim to protect passengers if there’s an earthquake. Current bullet trains already automatically brake when there are nearby tremors, the Alfa-X will also have dampers to improve stability and stop the train from toppling over.
The underfloor layout will aim to stop the build-up of ice and snow and the equipment will be designed to reduce the chances of failure or damage in the event of freezing conditions.
The Alfa-X logo will represent the cutting-edge design and its AI features. A digital font will symbolize the use of advanced technologyand the idea that it leads us to a brighter future.
