East Japan Railway has launched a regular transport service to deliver cargo on Shinkansen bullet trains in passenger cars.

East Japan Railway Co. plans to develop a cargo-only car—and possibly an entire train—for its Shinkansen services to increase freight transportation capacities, offering a speedy and expanded ...

The rail company’s first act was to begin using the LL brake shoe in freight trains. Approved in 2013, the LL is a brake lining made of composite plastic. Additional technologies, such as the Gigabox, ...