A look at seven iconic trains that have shaped railroading, from luxurious passenger trains to high-speed record breakers.

The nation’s first freight-only Shinkansen bullet train is expected to go into service between Tokyo and Morioka this autumn. East Japan Railway Co. plans to convert an E3 series Shinkansen by ...

The 39-inch serpent tangled itself on an overhead power line, electrocuting itself and causing delays of over an hour and a ...

Shinkansen trains operate on a network of high-speed train lines, connecting most of Japan’s major cities and can run at speeds of up to 285 kilometres per hour. Tokaido Shinkansen trains ...

The outage disrupted the Tokaido Shinkansen route connecting Tokyo and Osaka. The power wasn't fully restored until after 7 pm, so trains were delayed for more than an hour. The passengers were ...