Scenarios about 'bullet train'
High-speed rail systems, commonly known as bullet trains, that operate significantly faster than traditional rail traffic, typically running at speeds of 200 km/h (124 mph) or higher. First developed in Japan with the Shinkansen in 1964, bullet trains revolutionized rail transportation by dramatically reducing travel times between major cities and offering an energy-efficient alternative to air travel. In alternate history scenarios, earlier development or different geographical implementation of bullet train networks could significantly alter patterns of urbanization, economic development, and international relations.
What If Japan's Bullet Train Network Expanded Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Japan's shinkansen system followed a different expansion path, fundamentally altering the nation's economic geography, urban development, and transportation culture.