If there were no Shinkansen
high-speed rail experience from its birth to today in japan
$93.32
- Hardcover
243 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2024
Summary
The Shinkansen Story: A Journey Through Japanese High-Speed Rail Innovation
This book unveils the behind-the-scenes story of Japan’s Shinkansen, from its inception to its groundbreaking advancements. Written by Shuichiro Yamanouchi, former chairman of East Japan Railway (JR East), it explores the core of Shinkansen technology and how it was rapidly achieved.
Drawing on a wealth of experience in railway engineering and management, the book provides a comprehensive overview of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789819988891 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9819988896 |
| Author: | Shuichiro Yamanouchi |
| Publisher: | Springer Verlag, Singapore |
| Imprint: | Springer Verlag, Singapore |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 243 |
| Edition: | 2024th |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 552g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 155mm |
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About The Author
Shuichiro Yamanouchi
Shuichiro Yamanouchi graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Tokyo in 1956 and then directly joined Japan National Railways. He worked as a director general in Tokyo North Railway Administration Bureau and Head Office Operation Bureau. And then as a managing director worked in Japan National Railways. In 1996, he was appointed to vice president in International Union of Railways (UIC). And in 2000, as a chairman, he work in National Space Development Agency of Japan.
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