Work underway to remove derailed bullet train

Image: JR East

East Japan Railway (JR East) has begun towing away the Shinkansen train cars that derailed earlier this month following a powerful earthquake. The first four cars were removed on Sunday.

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Work underway to remove derailed bullet train

Image: JR East

East Japan Railway (JR East) has begun towing away the Shinkansen train cars that derailed earlier this month following a powerful earthquake. The first four cars were removed on Sunday.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

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