JR East and JR West have begun considering the standardization of equipment and parts for conventional train lines.
This initiative aims to sustain and develop the railway transportation business and provide a steady transportation service, amid expectations of declining passenger volumes and a shrinking workforce.
By standardizing train equipment and parts, the companies hope to facilitate procurement and enhance productivity, thereby providing a stable and sustainable transportation service. Moving forward, in pursuit of sustainable vehicle manufacturing, both companies will deepen collaboration beyond company boundaries through efforts such as streamlining the design process and improving design technology.
In addition to jointly designing the Hokuriku Shinkansen’s E7 and W7 series vehicles and conducting mutual direct operation, both companies are also cooperating in the technical examination toward the realization of autonomous driving for Shinkansen trains based on these vehicles.
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