Japan admiration thread

**The Lawspeaker** · 02-08-2020, 09:08 PM

Today high-speed trains are comparable to air travel in price and door-to-door speed for shorter journeys. But decades ago locomotives faced fierce competition from air planes and private cars. Then came Japan’s bullet trains. Then This Happened is a series about the numbers, people, and stories behind decisive moments that changed history.

**The Lawspeaker** · 02-08-2020, 09:31 PM

Shinkansen platform Guard at Kyoto station, how times are kept

At Tokyo Terminus station, Trains stop for 7 mins odd for change of drivers. Here the Driver is already on the Platform waiting for his duty, for his train. This Driver is well before his starting time of duty. He point out to signs and signals on the train and on the platform to confirm that the correct signals and signs are noted. Great way to making sure the right actions for highest standard of safety and security of the train and passengers.

**The Lawspeaker** · 02-08-2020, 09:56 PM

Why do Japanese train drivers point at everything? Japanese train drivers must point at all important signs and warnings. This way they show that they have noticed it and are aware of it. Train safety in Japan is the best in the world, you can see here why. It can look a bit funny when seen for the first time. For a full story see: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2008... Get the Japan Rail Pass: https://www.jrpass.com/