Japan Railway Journal

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Japan Railway Journal - Season 6 Episode 4 Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with Comfort


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28 minutes 2025 HD

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Kintetsu Railway (known as the "kingdom of limited express trains") introduced the new "Series 80000 Hinotori," which operates between Osaka and Nagoya in March 2020. With comfort in mind, see how Kintetsu Railway developed its luxurious new limited express train with reclining backshell seats, ample legroom and more, to compete with the high-speed Shinkansen.

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