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Japan's "Doctor Yellow" track-testing shinkansen begins long goodbye
From January, Japan begins saying goodbye to ... after the retirement was announced. According to JR Central, the first-generation Doctor Yellow, or the T1, came about shortly after shinkansen ...
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End of line for ‘Doctor Yellow,’ but a sneak peek before they go
The trains got their nickname from their distinctive yellow and the diagnostic role they play in ensuring that Shinkansen services operate safely. On Sept. 27, Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai ...
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End of the line for Japan's 'Doctor Yellow' bullet trains
Japan's eye-catching yellow Shinkansen, affectionately known as "Doctor Yellow," will be retired in coming years due to their age and condition. The diagnostic trains, which are based on the 700 ...
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Doctor Yellow trains headed for final runs after long service
and Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai). Since the schedules for the bright-yellow Shinkansen were never announced publicly, sightings of the trains were said to bring good luck to all who ...
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Yellow sand reaches parts of Japan
Yellow sand from China's desert regions has reached parts of Japan. Weather officials expect that in the coming days sandstorms will hit wider areas of the country, possibly affecting traffic and ...