What happened
JR Central announced the S0系 on October 16, its first full model change since the N700S, with commercial service planned for July 2029.
Why it matters
The S0系 is a full generational redesign of the Shinkansen, and JR Central plans to introduce a total of 25 trainsets between fiscal 2029 and the first half of fiscal 2032.
What to watch
A confirmation test trainset will be introduced in August 2028, and commercial service is scheduled to start in July 2029.
WHO IT HITSRail operators and passengers on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines will see a new train generation, with upgraded Green Car seats and expanded luggage areas planned for the S0系. The automated driving system may reduce operator workload, though a driver will remain on board.
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The S0系 is JR Central's first full model change since the N700S, marking a generational shift for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. A confirmation test trainset is planned for August 2028, ahead of commercial service in July 2029. The rollout will be gradual, with 25 trainsets entering service between fiscal 2029 and the first half of fiscal 2032.
The train introduces automated operation at GOA2, where a driver remains on board and the system handles departure, speed control, and stopping. A future upgrade planned for fiscal 2030 will use millimeter-wave train radio to update planned speeds automatically. Safety improvements include faster earthquake detection and shorter braking distances compared with the N700S. JR Central also plans to retrofit some of these features to existing N700A and N700S trains.
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