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Japan launched the world's first high-speed bullet train line in 1964
The Tokaido Shinkansen connected Tokyo and Osaka at speeds exceeding two hundred kilometres per hour
Opened on 1 October 1964 just before the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Tokaido Shinkansen introduced dedicated high-speed rail tracks, continuous welded rails, and streamlined aerodynamic electric trains. Operating at top speeds of 210 kilometres per hour, it dramatically reduced travel time between major cities and established a global model for passenger rail transportation.
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