How is the form of transport known in Japan as the Shinkansen, known as in the UK?
Rail transport in Thailand be of little interest to private investors due to the high investment required, coupled with a low rate of return. Japan has proposed Shinkansen technology for a high-speed rail link between Bangkok and the northern city of Chiang Mai. In August 2016, according to the Transport Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith, Thailand and Japan discussed a high-speed train to link Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Japan agreed to use the Shinkansen as its bullet train model. In December 2017 Japan reported to Thailand that construction of a Shinkansen-style bullet train between the two cities would cost the Thai government 420 billion baht (US$12.9
Transport in Japan maximum speed of . Shinkansen trains are known to be very safe, with no accident-related deaths or injuries from passengers in its 50-plus year history. Shinkansen trains are also known to be very punctual, following suit with all other Japanese transport; in 2003, the average delay per train on the Tokaido Shinkansen was a mere 6 seconds. Japan has been trying to sell its Shinkansen technology overseas, and has struck deals to help build systems in India, Thailand, and the United States. The first Shinkansen line opened between Tokyo and Osaka in 1964, and trains can now make the journey