Pedestrian View Of Los Angeles: http://www.infrastructurist.com/2010/05/03/japan-the-model-of-a-train-riding-experience/ (Source: INFRASTRUCTURIST)

Pedestrian View Of Los Angeles

This blog focuses on rail lines in LA country that exist, are under construction or under consideration. The Californian high-speed rail project and southern CA to Vegas project will also be covered. Since most of the relevant developments in the news, rail websites and blogosphere take place on weekdays, this blog will be updated primarily Monday through Friday and occasionally on the weekends. Your comments, criticism and suggestions are encouraged. Miscellaneous stuff will also appear here.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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Link: Japan: The Model of a Train-Riding Experience » INFRASTRUCTURIST

Japan: The Model of a Train-Riding Experience
Posted on Monday May 3rd by Melissa Lafsky | 906

Nothing drives home the state of your home nation’s infrastructure quite like examining another country’s. A few weeks ago, we spent a week riding the Shinkansen around Japan to get a sense of exactly how high speed rail works in one of the most modern, comprehensive, and highly-trafficked systems in the world. With over 40 years in operation, and over 7 billion-passengers served, how is the Shinkansen experience, from the moment you step on the platform to the time you reach your destination? Here is an overview of what we discovered.