How a Shinkansen Bullet Train Factory is Made in Japan
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The JR Central Hamamatsu Workshop aka Train Factory is the one and only location in Japan that conducts a complete overhaul inspection that fully disassembles, repairs and reassembles the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains, the most popular and busiest train line in Japan. This is how everything related to a Shinkansen and bullet trains are made in Japan. The JR Central Hamamatsu Workshop started as a repair shop in 1912 for steam locomotives and over time as technology evolved, so did the workshop servicing trains across the ages from electric locomotives, electric trains and now shinkansen. Today there are a total of about 1300 hardworking JR central staff and affiliated workers who come together at the factory to ensure that all their shinkansen trains are operating at peak performance and safety. In order to maintain and service the Shinkansen, the workers must be taken it apart section by section and then piece by piece as each must go through a strict and rigorous inspection process. This requires for each piece to be transported to various areas of the plant so different teams can work on the different sections simultaneously, hence the requirement for so much space. In fact, the workers are divided into 4 teams - body, parts, undercarriage and inspection. Each worker, required to master a unique set of skills for their section before being allowed to service the train. The Hamamatsu Workshop Factory works on, up to 4 Shinkansen at one time. In fact, they inspect and repair about 50 Shinkansen, 800 carriages, each year! And each train must pass 4 levels of periodic inspection, with each level becoming more exhaustive. Inspections are performed every 48 hours, then every 60,000km about 45 days, after that every 600,000km about 18 months and finally at 1.2Million km or every 36 months, which again is the most detailed inspection as it’s a complete teardown, repair and rebuild taking about 14 days to fully complete and the very inspection that I’m showing you today.
*Correction the undercarriage is tested at 186mph not 806mph.
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Great video! It's crazy how clean that maintenance facility was! So clean it looks like it could be a Tesla factory!
I love your videos they are so cool can't wait to see your next videos🥰🇯🇵😘!
The Shinkansen is one of if not the most safest transportation methods in the world.
Over the Shinkansen's 50-plus-year history, carrying over 10 billion passengers, there has been not a single passenger fatality or injury on board due to derailments or collisions.
Mad respect for the workers!!!
More still, it has the lowest delay rate of all public transport systems. That kind of precision...madness
I'd be very interested to see a Japanese railway control center. I was able to visit one in the United States and was surprised how old much of the technology was. I'd be curious to see how different they are in Japan.
The average delay of Shinkansen is 24 seconds per train, but this includes the time when trains are delayed for several hours due to disasters.
Actually, there are very few delays that you can feel.
In addition, in spite of this accuracy, there are 432 trains per day (17 one-way trains per hour) on most days.
Don't jinx it
@@maeudaou7347 no there hasnt...not the shinkansen. Youre mistaken. Theres never been one reported. There has been regular train accidents. Last accident for a regular train happened in 2005. Theres a difference here. Regular train vs bullet train.
My God I didn't realize maintenance was THAT thorough! No wonder it's so safe.
Its japan, it shouldn't be a surprise. I work with a car manufacturing company, and whenever we have cars that go to Japan, we double down on the quality inspections. We call it a "japan control". When a Japanese person buys a brand new car, they bring flashlights and magnifiers to check for the smallest defects. If somethings out, then they shame that car company in the newspapers. This is apparently a standard for the industry, no one ships cars to Japan without doing this.
@@thedarkgreenmarine2100 If everyone would start acting like the Japanese, then we would have this standard within a day.
@@durimmiziraj4815 it would cost too much money and we all know how greedy companies are.
@@bigbrotherdsad6535 You as a customer decide if you want their services or not. If all of us request the highest standard from our service and product providers, then the bad ones will go bankrupt within a year. The same thing goes with government.
In Japan, the people are in total control of their government, the government does not seek foreign credit, but instead takes loans from their own people (who save at least 50% of their income).
@@missplainjane3905 Its the japanese consumers that bring flashlights and magnifiers. They are the ones that set the standard for the rest of the supply chain.
I'm Japanese but have never seen footage of the Shinkansen factory like this before. Biiiig thumbs up for you. Great job!!
@@missplainjane3905 lol dafuq I know this is my first time talking to a japanese person as well 😂😂😂
This is my first time seing a real japanese person lol
@@missplainjane3905 LMAO! What is this a school project? Thesis?
Look up 新幹線なるほど発見デー :)
I am astounded how clean and organized this factory is. We have massive Train yards in the US but they cannot compare to the cleanliness,automation and order and out right ergonomics of this Shinkansen Factory. I have been in highly automated and quite advanced manufacturing facilities in my time and this is close to SpaceX and NASA level Production processing.
The outstanding difference is 'Spacex' and Nasa are both fake AF, while Shinkansen deals with REALITY. Anyone who STILL believes either nasa or all other so called 'space' agencies represent reality or truth, is either willfully ignorant or just plain stupid.
Please research the subject - i know all the 'space' fanboys are in denial, but truth is NOT negotiable.
@@colliecandle You are delusional. Flat Earth much?
well, he said this is the only place that maintains the Shinkansen, and it is also the most popular train. I bet it's also a federal company. Not surprised by Japanese standards that this is at this scale seeing how Japanese train systems are #1 in the world by a huge margin. Still impressive though, no doubt.
@@colliecandle does researching in this case mean watching youtube videos?
This factory is made for one train type only, because of this the automation is more easy. Would someone bring a different train type to them, they would ask if this is a spaceship, i guess. Everyone is skilled for one or two positions in the process. to be fast. This work must be realy boring, when you do the same shit, day by day.
I’m actually impressed that Paolo was able to get JR’s approval to film this. Such a good video! Thank you ☺️
Soon he will get more approval. This chanel such us portofolio
Paolo ur so Lucky to have the opportunity to Film it 👍👏
This channel has a lot of people watching and his interviews are very impressive.
At this point, I think any company/business that proud of their work would want to get filmed by him.
True, but he has yet to receive the approval to film a Day in the Life of a Gundam Pilot episode. It might take a while, but he'll get there.
it's really interesting what they've made him blur though!
Having worked in various manufacturing plants in the US for over 30 years, I am always amazed at the level of concern for safety in Japanese plants. We can't seem to go a week without someone get hurt or, plant property being damaged😒 Thanks for taking us along👍
It’s a management issue, not a labor one
I always love these videos, mostly for scrolling down to the comments and seeing how USA people react.
@@ppppw2 "So this is what a functional country looks like?"
@@mistermood4164 it's also a labor problem, people just don't give a fuck
@@Unreasonable_Gaming some might but with good wages, benefits, work culture and autonomy, you will be able to attract and retain quality workers. When management treats labor as an expense rather than an asset than you get low quality work
Using tray molds for every part and tool is such a good design. Japan always delivers when it comes to good user experience, they are always thinking about how the end user will encounter the least possible errors, amazing.
same thing when i worked in aerospace. easier to know all the parts are there.
Using those trays will minimize human error
I could really use something like that when disassembling my model trains (and yes, I do have model Shinkansen. In fact, I have one disassembled right now for DCC conversion.)
My OCD loves it!
The Japanese learned it from an American named William Edwards Deming..
If Japan applies this level of manufacturing and assembly into militarizing, the World will see another SuperPower.
the world already saw the power of the japanese army and it wasn't good for asian countries
Seeing how detailed their maintenance and repair system for the Shinkansen is truly mind blowing.
It explains the insanely precise safety and punctuality rates.
This maintenance level is 9000 for sure.....puts North American maintenance of ANYTHING to shame
@@zulawoo and cleanness
@@5tyxx tbh almost every country doesnt maintain their trains properly and end up having crashes.
@@5tyxx you haven't seen eastern european level of maintenance, compared to japanese it's nonexistent.
Paolo always producing the goods 🙌🏼
It’s true! And what an honor it must be to be allowed into these facilities! The quality of his videos has become better than some actual television series.
As someone who works in a diesel shop repairing trains for one of the largest NA train companies... This factory is beyond clean and organized.
I'm Japanese, but I've never seen the Shinkansen in such detail.
Thank you.
My daughter is also happy to see
日本人でもほとんど見た事ない貴重な動画です！
ありがとうございました😊
What’s hit me so hard is that they developed a realistic business model that ensures quality and safety while raising revenue.
its unbelievable that a workshop that repairs gigantic machines is so clean, cleaner than my living room, Japanese culture is from another planet
The trays , the point and call. The colours, the warning sounds being melodic tunes instead of sirens . Their exquisite safety planning . Oh Japan. No wonder they have great engineering history
My husband works in a train factory in Italy, I shared the vid with him, so happy to see the same job in Japan. Thank you soooooo much
this channel keeps getting better and better ...amazing access and filmmaking !!!
Back at it again! 💪
yup : Access!! I've been trying to approach MRT Train Maintenance in Jakarta with no luck!!
Japan, setting the standards for the workplace everywhere, in tech, in engineering, in service, in everything.
the thousandth time Japan impresses me.
The work ethic and focus for safety and perfection is impressive.
Very admirable
Awesome 👏
Nothing beats Japan's cleanliness and attention to detail! I work for a an automotive assembly line in Canada, and we've never been this clean and organized! 😂 This video is one of my favorites so far from Paolo! Great and awsome as always, Paolo!
Don't be distracted by that stuff. Result is what matters. If it works and it's cheaper, it's better.
@@sonarsphere you pay the quality,you pay less you get less
@@sonarsphere That's a chinese way of thinking right there. Sure, it will work cheaper at first but then it all falls apart sooner rather than later.
@@sonarsphere youre chinesse 100%
That's why Japan is trustworthy when it comes to maintenance of trains even in other countries. Trains from Japan are also use for long term in other southeast asian countries.
There are a ton of parallels to aviation maintenance in the way they maintain these trains. From tool control to part control to the inspection intervals. It makes sense, since the Shinkansen is about as fast as one! I got to ride on the Hiyabusa once and holy smokes was that fun. I've always loved Paolo's videos but this one is especially awesome for a nerd like me lol
you wish the aviation industry had this level of workflow
@@opsimathics I don’t think workflow means what you think it does
That's such a monumental undertaking, and it's actually pretty relieving to see that they have those tray molds for EVERY part AND tool because there are SO MANY steps in the process and equally many that can go wrong if done without utmost care.
Totally agree. This method of putting the material and tools in their own specific spots is called 5S and originated in Japan. It is used to reduce the risk of possible errors during the assembly process due to worker misbehavior.
I agree they have achieved high level excellence in ergonomics and seeing the repairing facility makes feel as though I am in a aircraft maintainance hangar.
Yeah seeing them strip the train down to bolts prior to putting it back again, I was getting visions of "Where did this bit go? Ah, probably didn't need it"
As someone who appreciates orderliness, organization, and making sure everything is in its place, I just adore all these videos of the Japanese people having everything taken care of to a 'T'! It makes it so hard going to work the next day with my American coworkers... I'm constantly picking up the slack, but in the company I work for right now, we can't fire people when they don't perform well because covid has slowed people applying to work for said company. Urrrrgh. So my goal is to advance and work in an office career within the company and hopefully, one day become a person to help with the flow of productivity and make sure everything is done right (fewer mistakes means higher efficiency and less time wasted! Just like how my dad would scold us kids for not doing a good job the first time and making us go back to do it again... which wasted our free time even more than trying to have more free time by doing a quick but sloppy job the first go-around).
Good luck my friend. Hope you make it to your dream. You can do it. But don't overstress yourself. It would be bad for your mental health.
ur not gonna last a month.. lol
I loved the parts trays they had for reassembly. I wish I had stuff like that when working on my car. I try to organize everything as best I can but I'm always worried I missed something.
Japan really is the best country in the world. They really put their heart in everything they do
You're raising the bar quite high Paolo. The quality is matching documentaries with full teams behind them. Really nice work, keep it up!
Japan, a country like no other! The precision and how thorough the process from start till the very end is just immaculate. This should be the standard that needs to be practiced all over the world, but then again it’s Japan 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
*taga dito lang ako sa Hamamatsu lagi kong nakikita sa labas to, ganyan pala itsura sa loob, congrats paolo ikaw lang nakagawa sa content na yan! SOLID!* 🇯🇵🇵🇭
Sana magkaroon rin tayo ng ganyan na pag repair sa Pinas
@@deantan4080 Baka hindi. Railway infrastructure in the Philippines is underdeveloped and underperforming. Sad.
@@hesdam4935 darating rin ang panahon. Nagsisimula na rin ang pag gawa ng mga bagon linya kaya naging emotional ako noong napanood ko ang video na ito. Sana talaga kahit 25% nito ma achive ng ating bansa
I agree. Everytime I watch Paolo's content about Japan, I always wish na sana mangyari din to sa Pilipinas. Sadly, our country is underperforming due to many problems including corruption. Hopefully one day, makaranas tayo kahit konting advancement at ginhawa.
We are also very impressed with the progress of this great Japanese country, not only advanced in technology but also in the development of human security
Just as clean, professional and organized as I expected, but still fascinating. Living in Japan I come across things daily that continue my amazement of this country. 57 years of Shinkansen, 10 billion passengers, 0 fatalities......and this is why.
Actually one crashed in to a dump truck killed all passengers on board. They buried with all deceased passengers on board.
@@catsbyondrepair I cant find any articles on that, when/where was this? Everything I can find shows zero fatalities caused by crash specifically. Even so, remarkably safe and efficient over a 50+ year span.
@@5chevin5 cause it was buried.
@@5chevin5
1) Do you consider Japan as a highly developed and advanced country ?
2) How would you personally rate Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ?
3) What is your overall impression with the Japanese people ?
4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Japan, what would it be ?
@@5chevin5 She was lying in other comment of this video as well saying she saw only one car while staying in Japan. I guess she is probably anti-Japan Korean pretending to be Japanese or something.
>They buried with all deceased passengers on board.
BTW, I remember this actually happened in China not in Japan.
As a model train collector and all things trains in the US, the Shinkansen train system is japans flagship of all train transportation methods in the world! Thanks to Paolo for taking his Video series to this level! Outstanding presentation in film production! PLEASE produce more on the Shinkansen because we know there is more history about this fabulous way of safe travel in Japan! BRAVO!!
A "model train collector" lol tell me you're white without telling me you're white.
ok weeaboo
@@smellypatel5272 wrong..proud Japanese- American
@@charlymrivera7236 Japanese-American no white
@@Non_Of_U_business press X to doubt
I must say, riding the Shinkansen was one of the very exciting part of my trip in Japan. On time, fast, comfortable, very convenient! So cool to see how much work is put in maintaining these monster machines to make sure it’s always safe.
I wish the trains in US are maintained with as much care as this.
Only 🔰
They are unionized, so little chance of that.
How expensive was it to ride it?
@@dansmith1661 yeah, dumbass. The problem is a union, not the huge amounts of money automobile industry invested into lobbying politicians so they would build more highways and less trains. Also, the rails Amtrack runs on are privately owned so they can't maintain those. You're a fucking joke.
@@dansmith1661 PS: every worked you see in this video is unionized too, sheep.
But the price of Shinkansen are really Expensive , not far from the plane
I love that the robots play music as they drive things around. It's so cute haha
I used to be an aircraft mechanic and am now working in industrial maintenance.
My eyes sparkled when I saw the parts kits!!!, reminds me of how organized and meticulous aircraft maintenance was.
I'd kill to work there, just for the training program, clean facilities and safety culture alone.
JR Give me a visa and job pls.
Woah! It's Hamamatsu, my hometown!
(Note: Not exactly a railway utopia. Despite the population of the city being similar to Amsterdam, only 6% of commutes are by train and 65% by car. The city is the birthplace of Honda and Suzuki)
Lol cars are extremely rare in Japan
@@catsbyondrepair Look outside. I can guarantee that at least one of them was partly in Japan at some point. Cars are only rare in the middle of megacities like Tokyo or Osaka
@@hamanakohamaneko7028 i traveled Japan only saw one car
@@catsbyondrepair That's impossible lol. I think you are lying. Unless you only went to Tokyo/Osaka
@@missplainjane3905
1) yes
2) 9
3) practically no future
Thank you to the Central Hamamatsu Workshop for allowing this video to be made. They should all be very proud of their work there. A great combination of technology and skilled workers. I worked in a train factory in America. It was dark and dingy, and it looked like the only "technology" was an overhead crane. It built the most modern diesel-electric trains in America. This factory is lightyears ahead of that. And with each train in service being, on average 18 months after this full teardown, I would feel very, very safe on a Bullet train. And they even repaired Wolverine's claw marks from the roof 🙂
I have been taught about "Japanese Bullet Trains" since i was 8 years old. Watching them getting inspected is awesome. Thank you for making this video! Next Demand - "A day in a life of a Shinkansen Pilot/Driver/Engineer"
I love how EVERYTHING these engineers take out has a foam cutout for the part. that's saves so much in organization
It's super cool knowing how these amazing trains were built!
when we first visited Japan, we made sure to ride the Shinkansen. It was a bit pricey for us but the experience was worth it for me. Seeing how it is regularly maintained and the extent of the maintenance work makes me appreciate the cost of the experience.
how much did it cost?
@@richcast66 I Heard it's about ¥150,000? It's definitely an experience...
@@richcast66 the ticket from Tokyo to Osaka cost us around 13,000 JPY
@@PrograError That has to be some bundle price? That is a lot for a round trip
@@kirbytorresph And are there luxury class tickets? or is that standard across the board?
This is like the overhaul's passenger jets get after they reach a certain amount of flight hours/miles. In this case its the Shinkansen. Fascinating
This is awesome! They are building the first bullet train in the USA here in Texas! It's supposed to connect Houston to Dallas. They're calling it the "Texas Shinkansen" because it will have the same N700 Shinkansen Model and will be operated by the same systems that JR Rail uses. However, COVID delayed the plans to start construction so we probably won't see it complete until the next 10-15 years which is very unfortunate. Most of us Texans are beyond excited to have a new and quick convenient way to travel upstate and downstate, and the opportunity to experience Japanese technology!
I just hope it's maintained as well and on time as much. Probably not because of poor management and union workers not caring
Good to hear. We need this in high traffic density areas. Maybe high gas prices will give this project a boost. With fossil fuel cost subject to the whims of international politics and conflict, local power generation has a good future. Texas has the largest installed wind turbine power generation capacity of any state.
I'd be surprised if it even gets started. The automotive industry is very powerful in the states, and they maintain that power by keeping public transportation shit.
We don't need bullet trains from Dallas to Houston. That's just asking for trouble. Japan and Texas are completely opposite in culture and demographics
@@kevinfunes1815 It does...we don't have a high percentage of people of sub-Saharan descent nor do we have white trash in Japan. Bullet trains like the ones we have in Japan will never work in Texas. I live in both DFW area and Tokyo. Business professionals would rather fly to Houston, it's faster, safer and cheaper
Very impressive. I'm exhausted just watching all of what goes in to making these safe. No wonder it has a spotless safety record. One thing I noticed right from the beginning is how dang clean everything is, especially the floors, and everything's very organized! I love this about Japan. Thanks for this clip.
Cleanliness should be standard in mechanic workshops, if nothing else they save time and money in the long run. Accidents happen when you have errant parts in places you don't expect and if you drop anything (as you definitely would) it's hard to find it again unless it's clean. All these adds up to time spent in servicing which decrease the number of trains you can maintain.
This is easily the most interesting type of series Paolo produces. The amount of work put into making these happen is insane and can easily rival some of the mediocre stuff shown on TV. Tremendous job as always! 👍
The factory is so clean……not even a single drop of oil I am able to see.
Very impressed 😳
Great video!
Incredibly this huge facility is not really a factory but a maintenance workshop! Its basically the rail equivalent of a MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) aviation facility. The train is rebuilt just like an airliner and with the same level of attention to safety. No cost is spared.
Also their workflow is excellent. Putting everything in special purpose trays is great. In aviation MRO everything must be documented, to the last component. This makes It easy and foolproof.
The repainting process was awsome. In airliners the process is much less automated.
It's a shame that the Mitsubishi Regional Jet will not be built. Japan should really make airliners, they would be the safest in the world!
This is machinery that is only found in a shop like this. This is your best one yet!
Amazing content from Paolo. One of the very few CZcamsrs who still have the spirit of CZcamsrs during the starting days to make videos that are real and unique. In fact Paolo has used his experience to consistently improve his work. Never knew that Shinkansen went through such strict inspections. It is even stricter than Pharma.
btw, just a small feedback, the title should ne " How a Shinkansen Bullet Train is inspected in Japan" rather than made. The title name is a bit phishing.
It got disassembled from nothing though so it may be a little bit appropriate
A person like me with OCD, this factory, or even the whole country would be heaven for me.I love how organized they are!
Japanese people truly understand value and they show that in everything they produce. I love all of your content but this was definitely one of your best 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The work ethic in Japan is unbelieveable with the very high standard and great health and safety of their workers
That's partly true but there is also a culture of working too many hours
@@jj-if6it I have heard that as well
@@LuftWaffle89 Also the highest suicide rate
@@mintycoke9456 i don’t think so……? there’s tons of diff places around the world have a lot of suicide cases
@@brixxjones8093 and it so happens to be Japan
Wow the regorous safety inspection in japan is something to be proud off. Safety, Quality and efficiency is just so damn great!
I've heard about Japan literally strips the bullet trains down to check them after a few years. I'm just surprised how complex it is, extremely impressive I'll say honestly.
INCREDIBLE.
So much hard work and technology required so people can simply take a train
So extremely impressive.
That degree of precision and diligence is simply unparalleled on the global scale.
Aerospace engineering especially in the West is on completely different level... Just the ordinary maintenance of latest modern commercial planes or helicopters is no joke.
This place and process seems like it's from the future! 😳 Japan is so advanced and organized! I'm so inspired. 🥰
except their covid reporting operations.. still paper based
Just something cool to note: The ambient, uniforms and factory are actually very clean. Didn't expect that given the type of service they do. 👏
Everything & everywhere is so damn clean, properly organised & in place. impressive. Only Japan can adhere to such.
Incredible.👏
The sheer dedication and workmanship they have in inspecting and repairing the trains are beyond this world, Japan is indeed in a different level.
"Even every tools have its own place".. It sound like perfectionist heaven for me.. 😁
Wow, Paolo. I rode on a Shinkasen back in 1989. I was impressed with it then. But I am blown away with the level of maintenance they perform and especially how thoroughly they do it. It is amazing. I cannot imagine that train maintenance in the U.S. is done this well. I am sure the we Americans could learn a great deal from studying Japanese practices and work ethic.
Amazing. Japan has the best quality ethics of anywhere on the planet.
Rode many trains when living in Japan back in the 60's - even rode the Tokaido line from Tokyo to Osaka to attend a Japanese wedding - thanks so much for sharing !!
This. This is why I love and buy Japanese products. The Japanese mindset, work ethic and attention to detail are mind boggling! IMHO, your best video yet! More insights into Japanese heavy industries please!
Love how Paolo chose a variation on "Chattanooga Choo-choo" as his background music. Nice attention to detail.
This is so cool. A train moves a train from place to place.
My interest in trains are quite low, but this was so cool to see, the matriculate detail in their work is just mind blowing.
This should be the norms in every country and not be mind blowing but here we are
I think the word you're looking for is meticulous, but I could be wrong.
Cool to see how much they all use the "point at the thing you're checking and speak what you do" thing, like aircraft pilots are trained to do with checklists. From the guy meeting Paolo when they are to cross the rails to the coupling people.
I never see a Factory thats looks so clean, wow, thats most impressive part in this video.
Incredible rigorous inspection, information. No wonder at 70 of age never heard of accidents. Another rare token of your imagination! Congratulations
I'm always impressed with Japanese thoroughness and organization!
I'm blown away. Somuch attention to detail, quality, and safety.
This factory is the most thorough illustration of what Japanese quality is all about. The cleanliness (even in a factory setting), the tidiness, the efficiency, the mindfulness to details, even the manner of the workers. Quality is overflowing on every front.
Smoothest transportation I've ever been on. I kept falling asleep. So comfy.
I saw a big celebration for a new train that was produced in Tokyo.
This my favorite one so far. There's something truly special about the trains in Japan.
Congrats, Paolo. They don't just let ANYONE in there. You really have come a LONG way. Proud of you and this channel. More importantly. Be proud of YOURSELF!!
おめでとうございます!!!!!
Wow. They are so detailed with the entire process. I've never seen a train workshop this clean and organized. It's pretty much like a operating theater
Finally the roof is being "cleaned" by being repainted... crazy. No wonder this train operates the safest in the world. I don't think this complete teardown is performed anywhere else in the world (or at least not to that level).
Germanys ICE after 2years or 1.200.000 Km has a similar maintanacne process of 10days.
Ironically, the only other trains I can think of to get such thorough rebuilds would be preserved historic locomotives (primarily steam, but also historic diesels and electrics, as well).
As always Japanese discipline and way of work just inspires me. They're sooo good at what they do! Thanks so much Paolo again for such a good documentary! I just love riding the Shinkansen, it's sooo convenient. It's like riding a plane, but it's much more comfortable. One time I decided to travel from Nagoya to Hiroshima via Shinkansen. It can be crazy expensive, but I like it better than riding a plane if I have time to spare. Once it's good to travel back, I'd like to travel via trains and Shinkasen from Nagasaki to Aomori. It was something I was suppose to do during the summer of 2020, but COVID happened. Anyways, I'm so excited to come back soon!
1) Do you consider Japan as a highly developed and advanced country ?
2) How would you personally rate Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ?
3) What is your overall impression with the Japanese people ?
4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Japan, what would it be ?
JAPANESE WORKERS WORKING IN THIS BULLET TRAIN FACTORY ARE REALLY DOING A GREAT AND A SINCERE JOB LIKED IT 👍👍
I haven't expected anything less from a big Japanese factory and I'm still just so massively impressed!
I've been to Japan once and would like to visit again. While there I was so impressed with how the trains are always on time and clean. No funky smells on these trains. And the train stations are like shopping malls.
Thanks Paolo for taking us behind the scenes.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why the Shinkansen is the safest and most efficient train in the world.
I’m all about efficiency. But this factory takes it to the whole level of non-resistance!
Paolo, you're amazing! It must have been a very tricky process to get persmission and cooperation for filming there, and you did it! Loved every minute of it, very special episode. Thanks!
there's a possibility that they dont normally let people film and they were the one that actually reached out to paolo to film the place.
Fascinating insight into the Shinkansen and the factory...it beats the UK trains any day of the week I have to say. The factory is so clean. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Thank you Paolo, I enjoyed the video so much. This is billions of children’s and adult’s dream to visit the Shinkansen workshop
Brooo, that is AMAZING!! Japan's technology is insane.
The factory interior is SO clean!!
Such efficiency.
This video seemed like a lot of work! There was so much technical information for you to take in, and then you had to present that to us in an understandable and entertaining way. Great video thanks Paolo!!
I am from India but l love Japan. I am 18 years old but I have a dream to go Japan. ❤❤❤
Japan is on another level......meanwhile in my country where the train was given by Dutch since colonial era :
worker 1: "does it move?"
worker 2 : "yes"
worker 1 : "it is safe then"
Wow that was so cool. It's incredible all that is done to maintain the safety. I'm from Canada and really love seeing Japan culture and food. Thank you
How clean is that factory 😍 as a factory man myself im in love with how well looked after that yard is
BIG THUMBS-UP for both Paolo and the JR Central Hamamatsu Workshop for making this video.
Now I'm just waiting on a day in a life of Shinkansen operator.
That's the cleanest factory i've seen in my life