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plzupgrademe @plzupgrademe@fedi.txw.ca · Jul 26, 2026
Japanese stations offer dedicated take-away for meals designed to be eaten on the train. It's called 'eki-ben' which translates roughly to 'Station Mealbox' #japon #japan #travel #traintravel #trains #shinkansen #food #takeaway #burgers #steak #soda
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xavierdatatech @xavierdatatech@mastodon.social · Feb 06, 2026
Boosted by Charlie Stross @cstross@wandering.shop

The Tokaido Shinkansen continues operating in conditions that would shut down most rail systems.

Engineering behind it: 🔹 Advanced snow detection sensors 🔹 Heated track switching systems 🔹 Aerodynamic design prevents snow buildup 🔹 Real-time monitoring & predictive maintenance 🔹 Automated de-icing systems

Since 1964, the Shinkansen has maintained a perfect safety record while running at 320 km/h.

#Engineering #Shinkansen #RailTech #Infrastructure #Japan

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Thomas. 🐧🇩🇪| wörk ™️ @abimelechbeutelbilch@fulda.social · Feb 06, 2026
#doctoryellow #Shinkansen in front of some windows for #WindowFriday 🇬🇧🇺🇸 #FensterFreitag 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭
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