How Shinkansen Bullet Trains are Serviced Daily - Made in Japan

Made in Japan - How the Shinkansen Bullet Train is Japan is regularly serviced and maintained. We’re at the JR Tokai Oikichi Shinkansen Bullet Train Depot, where routine train inspections and repairs take place. Dating back to 1964 in Japan, JR Tokai Shinkansen has been safely transporting passensengers between Osaka and Tokyo, resulting in the busiest train line in Japan. And all this wouldn’t be possible without the Oikichi Shinkansen Train Depot, ensuring that every single train is operating at peak performance. In all, requiring 1400 skilled workers at this depot alone to make it all happen. And I’m taking you inside to show you how even their regular train maintenance and service uniquely earns a spot in my made in Japan series. Every year, all new hired workers must undergo 1 month of training here and completely pass the in-house skills tests before their allowed to work on the Shinkansen. It makes sense considering that 450,000 passengers everyday ride this bullet train so safety in all respects is paramount to its operation. The N700S shinkansen bullet train isthe newest model Tokaido Shinkansen, launched in 2020. It’s the upgraded version of the N700A, so it looks similar to the previous model but with additional features to enhance passengers comfort and experience. I'll show all of this in this video so I hope you enjoy.

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Saftey glasses were not worn in some parts of the video, but we were careful during this this time.
*一部保護メガネを外して撮影している箇所がありますが、安全に配慮して撮影をしています.

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[kepi]

As someone who also works also in train maintenance I am somewhat jealous at how organised, clean, and structured it appears. Japanese work ethics is something else.

[bumblebee]

50+ years without any major incident…that shows their service standards and quality 🎉

[Miraie]

Everything in Japan is next level. Their discipline in anything they do is beyond than any country in the world.

[sophiaisabelle]

I’ve experienced riding a Shinkansen train, and that was one of the best experiences I’ve had. The whole train ride was smooth. It didn’t take us too long to get to our destination. This is very informative video. Made in Japan videos never seem to lack in quality overall.

[placeholderGER]

I am a Train Driver in Germany, and seeing the amount of Effort JR throws in at every single Detail be it Maintenance, Punctuality or even the PR departement makes me quite Jealous you just cant compare it to the rest of the World when it comes to Japanese Trains

[BETOHERZ]

Not gonna lie friends, I've been feeling down for a while now. But this kind of videos from Paolo definitely soothe me a lot and I'm glad for that. Keep them coming Paolo!

[AbhishekSanyalTGV]

As an Indian, it is GREAT to have Japan supporting us in building our first high speed rail based on Shinkansen technology.

[thomasji]

Shinkansen is one of the most unique transportations in Japan imo, thanks for showing us the behind the scene~ Thanks for another great video as usual, have a great weekend! :D

[haylz]

I love that you showed every stage of the process including the cleaners with the same sense of pride. I feel the importance of cleaners are often left out but they do so much and their work can sometimes have the biggest impact! Thank you for treating everyone equally

[lihharusan]

I'm always impressed by the amount of work and care they do to maintain those bullet trains. It's no wonder they haven't suffered a single serious accident in 58 years since it's first run.

As always, thanks Paolo for the excellent video. Your videos offer us really cool access to something most documentaries would never cover.

[stephendragon]

This is awesome. Im a train maintainer in Australia. Japanese trains are next level compared to the archaic rollingstock we have here. Great video again Paolo!!

[hazwanee]

I was unfortunately stranded in Osaka during Typhoon Jebi. Nothing was flying in nor out, and I had to take shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo just to fly back from Narita. It was so good, naturally I was comparing everything to back home. Smooth, comfortable and with perfect timing, it was a good experience 😍

[Deejay]

the saddest part is why it end so quickly and i have to wait for another series

keep up the good work paolo

[gundamo_creates]

love how thorough the Japanese maintenance team are. also in general most people take pride in their work. unlike the city I am from where its mediocrity at best and everyone demands the highest respect.

[ClownAln]

I can see why "Squarespace" always sponsors this channel.

1. This channel does MILLIONS of thanks to his country, Japan. He is littlerally showing the WORLD, Japan's awesomeness, prowess, humbleness, and much much more.

2. Great content so everyone keeps coming back to this channel. Informative and shows tons of respects all careers in Japan and how to run a business (although a few careers weren't as awesome practiced etc).

[mercymagalona]

Cleanliness is the best policy. i❤🇯🇵
-me from Philippines 🇵🇭🤗

[diamondsky]

I was so obsessed with riding the shinkansen and other JR trains covered by the JR Pass in my last Japan trip that I probably spent more time riding trains than actual walking to sightsee 😅 Thank you for this really awesome vid!

[dewimayapuspitasari]

My husband and I are very interested in Japanese culture, your video has now been part of our weekend morning. Thank you for always creating best videos! We are looking forward to visit Japan soon.

[SkiesTurnedGrey]

When taking the train is part of your daily life, and the experience always seems the same each time, it's so easy to overlook how much work really goes into maintaining those huge trains.

[knightnxk]

that a dedication, we need everywhere in the world.