British high-speed railway: "AZUMA" operation start: 930 km between England and Scotland

British high-speed railway: “AZUMA” operation start: 930 km between England and Scotland

British high-speed railway: “AZUMA”

A high-speed rail vehicle made with Japanese technology will start commercial operation from the 15th on a route crossing the United Kingdom.

This vehicle was named “AZUMA” in Japanese because it runs in the eastern part of the United Kingdom.

The new vehicle was delivered by Hitachi.

a car body in Yamaguchi Prefecture and perform assembly in England.

It connects London to the city of Leeds .

In the future, to travel approximately 930 kilometers to the north of Scotland by traversing the United Kingdom.

The maximum speed is 200 km / h.

Shinkansen technology is used to enhance quietness in the car.

NHK News