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Record 1 2007-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Rail Transport
DEF

A Japanese train, one of the fastest in the world.

CONT

There are now six times as many shinkansen trains from Tokyo to Osaka as there are airline departures. This exceptional performance is made possible by an army of 3,000 workers who carry out essential maintenance after rail operations close down at night.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
DEF

Train japonais de grande vitesse.

CONT

Un aller-retour dans la journée pour découvrir Tokyo est une autre possibilité que vous offre Osaka, avec un train Shinkansen tous les quarts d'heure.

OBS

Le terme japonais «Shinkansen» signifie littéralement «rapide comme une balle».

Spanish

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