The 800 series is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type operated
by JR Kyushu on the Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed rail line. Built by Hitachi, the
trains were introduced on the Tsubame services from March 2004. The 800 series
has a maximum speed of 260 km/h (160 mph) in service, although its
maximum design speed is 285 km/h (177 mph). The livery is white, with
a red stripe.
Following the opening of the
entire Kyushu Shinkansen route on 12 March 2011, 800 series trains were
primarily used on all-stations Tsubame services operating mostly between
Hakata and Kumamoto. They also operate some Sakura services within the Kyushu
Shinkansen.
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