DEBUT! E8 series TSUBASA at Tokyo Station, March 16, 2024

◆Train Watching◆ The new Yamagata Shinkansen E8 series debuted on March 16, 2024. Tokyo station staff welcomed the arrival of the first train. Tokyo Station was crowded with many passengers. The E3 series of the Yamagata Shinkansen was coupled with the E2 series of the Tohoku Shinkansen. E8 series is coupled with E5 series. The operating speed of the E8 series between Utsunomiya Station and Fukushima Station is increased to a maximum of 300km/h. The travel time between Tokyo Station and Shinjo Station is reduced by up to 4 minutes. All seats have electrical outlets, wheelchair space has been added, and the on-board facilities are fully barrier-free. There will be three round trips per day.
[Type] E8, E5 series, JR East
[Location] Tokyo Station, Tokyo, Japan
[Videographer] Rail Japan Story
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00:00 Tokyo Station
00:20 E5 & E8 series arriving
01:12 E5 & E8 series arriving
03:32 E2 series departing
04:12 View of the E8 series
05:00 Seeing off by station staff
05:33 E8 & E5 series departing
06:44 E8 & E5 series departing
08:08 E5 & E8 series arriving
09:26 E5 & E8 series arriving
11:14 View of the E8 series
14:10 View of the E8 series
17:25 E8 & E5 series departing
17:55 E8 & E5 series departing

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