Aug 30, 2025

Animesh Bhardwaj

PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Take Bullet Train Ride


Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, shared a significant bullet train journey from Tokyo to Sendai, underscoring the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.

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The leaders' ride on the Shinkansen high-speed train covered a distance of 370 km, highlighting Japan's advanced railway technology. This journey took place on the second day of PM Modi's two-day visit to Japan.

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PM Modi met with several Indian train drivers who are currently receiving training at the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

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During the visit, the leaders had the opportunity to view the ALFA-X train, Japan's next-generation high-speed rail model, showcasing future innovations in rail transport.

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Both Prime Ministers were on their way to Sendai, a city in Japan, as part of the final leg of PM Modi's official visit.

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