Download or read book Bullet Trains written by David Biello and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2001-12-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses color photographs, diagrams, and maps to illustrate a review of high speed trains, including the Japanese Shinkansen, the French TGV, the InterCity Express, tilting trains, Acela trains, and Maglev trains.
Download or read book Bullet Train written by Kotaro Isaka and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, following the perilous train ride of five highly motivated assassins—soon to be a major film from Sony starring Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, and Benito A Martínez Ocasio, and more Satoshi—The Prince—looks like an innocent schoolboy but is really a stylish and devious assassin. Risk fuels him, as does a good philosophical debate, such as questioning: Is killing really wrong? Kimura’s young son is in a coma thanks to The Prince, and Kimura has tracked him onto a bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka to exact his revenge. But Kimura soon discovers that they are not the only dangerous passengers on board. Nanao, also nicknamed Ladybug, the self-proclaimed “unluckiest assassin in the world,” is put on the bullet train by his boss, a mysterious young woman called Maria, to steal a suitcase full of money and get off at the first stop. The lethal duo of Tangerine and Lemon are also traveling to Morioka, and the suitcase leads others to show their hands. Why are they all on the same train, and who will make it off alive? A bestseller in Japan, Bullet Train is an original and propulsive thriller that fizzes with incredible energy as its complex net of double-crosses and twists unwinds up to the last station.
Download or read book Bullet Trains written by Brian Solomon and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab your ticket and hop aboard! Author Brian Solomon will take you on a whirl-wind journey through the history and future of the fastest passenger trains in the world. Bullet Trains chronicles the development of high speed travel, from the first Japanese bullet trains of the 1960s to the widespread popularity throughout France, Britain, Germany, and across Europe in the 1980s. A vast array of bullet trains are featured. Book jacket.
Download or read book Bullet Trains written by Denny Von Finn and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bullet trains originated in Japan. They are the fastest trains on Earth. Young readers will learn about the history of bullet trains, the technology that makes their high speeds possible, and what bullet trains may be like in the future!
Download or read book High Speed Trains written by Christina Leighton and published by Blastoff! Readers. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces high-speed trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Bullet Train written by Kotaro Isaka and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BRAD PITT AND SANDRA BULLOCK* Satoshi looks like an innocent schoolboy but he is really a viciously cunning psychopath. Kimura's young son is in a coma thanks to him, and Kimura has tracked him onto the bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka to exact his revenge. But Kimura soon discovers that they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard. Nanao, the self-proclaimed 'unluckiest assassin in the world', and the deadly partnership of Tangerine and Lemon are also travelling to Morioka. A suitcase full of money leads others to show their hands. Why are they all on the same train, and who will get off alive at the last station?
Download or read book Japanese Bullet Train written by John Bankston and published by Little Mitchie. This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country. It has helped cities grow and made it easier to live far from them. Although it looks like science fiction it is more than fifty years old.
Download or read book High Speed Trains written by Peter Clark and published by Rosenberg Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the history of high speed trains around the world, beginning with Japanese bullet trains of the 1960s. It covers not just the trains, but the problems and solutions for the lines on which they run, leading up to and including the latest Chinese locomotives. Table of Contents include: A History of Fast Trains, 1885 to 1981 * The Technology for High Speed: Track, Signalling, Power * Considerations for High Speed Rail in Australia * Japan - The Shinkansen: New Gauge, New Track, New Trains * France - The TGV: New Trunk Lines but Compatibility to Use Existing Termini * Britain - The HST: Fast Diesel Trains and Electric Successors * The US and the Northeast Corridor * Germany - The ICE: Massive Engineering Combined With Compatibility * The High Speed Diaspora in Europe * Spain - Imported and Local Designs: AVE and Alvia * China, Korea, and Taiwan - Progressive Development * Australia - Potential Limited by Trackwork
Download or read book Shinkansen written by Christopher Hood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-04-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The image of the shinkansen – or ‘bullet train’ – passing Mount Fuji is one of the most renowned images of modern Japan. Yet, despite its international reputation for speed and punctuality, little is understood about what makes it work so well and what its impact is. This is a comprehensive account of the history of the shinkansen, from its planning during the Pacific War, to its launch in 1964 and subsequent development. It goes on to analyze the reasons behind the bullet train’s success, and demonstrates how it went from being simply a high-speed rail network to attaining the status of iconic national symbol. It considers the shinkansen’s relationship with national and regional politics and economic development, its financial viability, the environmental challenges it must cope with, and the ways in which it reflects and influences important aspects of Japanese society. It concludes by considering whether the bullet train can be successful in other countries developing high-speed railways. Overall, this book provides a thorough examination of the phenomenon of the shinkansen, and its relationship with Japanese society.
Download or read book Bullet Trains written by Charles Hofer and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-12-15 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces bullet trains, including information about their history, how they are designed, where they are used, and their potential future.
Download or read book Japanese Bullet Train written by John Bankston and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country. It has helped cities grow and made it easier to live far from them. Although it looks like science fiction it is more than fifty years old.
Download or read book High Speed Trains written by and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All aboard! Hop on the fastest trains in the world to see where they go, how they work, and how fast these bullet trains can go.
Download or read book The World s Fastest Trains written by Terri Sievert and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2002 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.
Download or read book Noise and Vibration from High speed Trains written by Victor V. Krylov and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2001 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past decade, high-speed railways have become one of the most advanced and fast-developing branches of transportation. Unfortunately, when train speeds increase, the intensity of railway-generated noise and vibration generally become higher, presenting major environmental problems. Since operating train speeds are gradually increasing in all countries and this trend is likely to continue in the future, the knowledge and understanding of possible noise and vibration effects is vital to undertake possible mitigation measures. Noise and vibration from high-speed trains is a definitive reference work on this subject covering the numerous theoretical and practical questions that need to be answered. This comprehensive new book provides the reader with the most recent experimental data, combining, informative illustrations and authoritative information. It represents in one volume the views of leading international experts on the problem of noise and vibration from high-speed trains and suggests possible ways of reducing its environmental impact.Noise and vibration from high-speed trains is essential reading for all scientists and engineers working on prediction and remediation of railway noise and vibration. It is written specifically for environmental consultants, local authorities and designers of new railway lines and will also be an invaluable reference tool for university students and anybody concerned with topical environmental issues.
Download or read book High Speed Trains written by Nikki Bruno Clapper and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All aboard! Hop on the fastest trains in the world to see where they go, how they work, and how fast these bullet trains go in this colorful ebook.
Download or read book Fast Trains written by Emy Louie and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the globe, people are traveling by high speed trains at speeds of 200 miles per hour and higher. They are escaping the woes of long automobile commutes, gridlocked traffic, and the indignities of post-9/11 air travel. They are experiencing the convenience, comfort, amenities, and service not available to automobile and air travelers. This unique book seeks to galvanize public interest in high speed rail by bringing to life the vast economic and lifestyle benefits of having a world-class high speed rail system throughout America. In addition, the creation of literally hundreds of thousands of jobs across numerous industries can become an immediate reality when high speed rail begins construction on American soil. In an easy-to-read, entertaining yet fact-filled and highly informative way, this critically acclaimed book introduces narratives that dynamically compare the experience of people traveling by available means in the United States with the experience of people taking fast trains in countries with established high speed rail systems. Fast Trains - America's High Speed Future passionately and convincingly argues that the time for fast trains in America is now! Our nation needs high speed rail. It needs it urgently, and there is no time to delay.
Download or read book Fast Trains Worldwide written by Thomas Estler and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Outlines the history of high speed locomotives from more than 20 countries."--Back cover.
