Title: Speed-Up on the Tohoku Shinkansen and It’s Impact on Regional Transport and Economy
Abstract: This paper describes how the Tohoku region, which is located in the northern part of Honshu, the main island of Japan, was left behind economically for a long time. However, the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen brought about many changes in the region. This paper introduces the: technical performance of the Tohoku Shinkansen; the changes that were brought about in the shares of transportation means; and the economical impact on the Tohoku region. The paper also refers to the future issues of the Tohoku Shinkansen.
Publication Year: 1986
Publication Date: 1986-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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