# 310-mph Bullet Trains Japan Announces Plans for the World's Fastest Train By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-fastest-train References: [intransit.blogs.nytimes](http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/14/japan-plans-worlds-fastest-train/?ref=transportation) Central [Japan Railway Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion) has recently announced a huge new undertaking: the creation of the world's fastest train line between Tokyo and Nagoya. With a staggering estimated cost of $64 billion, this unbelievable commuter train will have the ability to make the 90-minute journey (via the existing 178-mph train it has now) in just over half that time. To become the world's fastest train, this new line will use a futuristic magnet system that actually lifts the train off the rails to reduce drag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Magnetic Train Technology:** Developing magnetic train technology for high-speed transportation can disrupt the transportation industry by reducing travel time and increasing efficiency. - **Hyperloop Transportation System:** Exploring the development of the Hyperloop transportation system can disrupt the transportation industry with the potential to travel at supersonic speeds and reduce travel time between distant cities. - **Autonomous Train Technology:** Investing in autonomous train technology can disrupt the transportation industry by increasing safety, reducing labor cost, and improving efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage magnetic train technology, the Hyperloop transportation system, and autonomous train technology to revolutionize railway transportation. - **Urban Development:** Developing high-speed railway transportation can disrupt urban development by reducing the distance between major cities and increasing accessibility to remote regions. - **Construction:** Developing high-speed railway transportation requires extensive construction and can disrupt the traditional construction industry by demanding innovative construction ideas and a new type of workforce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Transforming Bullet Train Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-motorcycles-tachyon-nb.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Ultra-Fast Private Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-8000.md)