Xavier MarecaFeb 6

The Tokaido Shinkansen continues operating in conditions that would shut down most rail systems.

**Engineering behind it:**
🔹 Advanced snow detection sensors
🔹 Heated track switching systems
🔹 Aerodynamic design prevents snow buildup
🔹 Real-time monitoring & predictive maintenance
🔹 Automated de-icing systems

Since 1964, the Shinkansen has maintained a perfect safety record while running at 320 km/h.

#Engineering #Shinkansen #RailTech #Infrastructure #Japan

Show threadThird spruce tree on the leftFeb 8

@xavierdatatech it's almost as if, and this is crazy talk here, if you make a large infrastructure system a national priority and then fund it well, you CAN have nice cross continental rail travel.

Oh goodness if Amtrak or via had had this commitment we'd have Toronto to LA Hi speed rail in a day, downtown to to downtown no airport.

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@tezoatlipoca @xavierdatatech doing our bit to make Metrolinx better. Roll on Alto.
Feb 8 at 7:40pmWeb