5 March 2025
Today, JR East just revealed that it started working on the development of the next-generation model Shinkansen bullet train, the E10 Series. The new train will be used for the Tohoku Shinkansen and will be replacing the current E2 Series and E5 Series EMUs. This plan will be part of the "Transformation 2027" program corporate vision aimed at leveraging IT and data for maximum optimization for railway operations. The first trainsets are slated to complete by autumn 2027, which will be followed by testing and mass production before the planned 2030 entry to service.
