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Information × Registration Number 2114U002204, Article popup.category Thesis Title popup.author popup.publication 01-01-2014 popup.source_user Сумський державний університет popup.source http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/45604 popup.publisher Sumy State University Description Japan was the first country that built railway lines for high speed travel. Because of the mountainous terrain, the existing network consisted of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge lines, which took indirect routes and could not be adapted to higher speeds. Consequently, Japan had a greater need for new high speed lines than countries where the existing standard gauge or broad gauge rail system had more upgrade potential. popup.nrat_date 2025-05-12 Close