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The 800 Series Shinkansen train was developed by Hitachi for use on the Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed rail line in Japan . The '' Tsubame '' line has employed the 800 series since it entered service in March 2004 . The 800 series is slightly slower than its predecessors, the 500 Series Shinkansen and 700 Series Shinkansen : it will only reach a maximum speed of 260 km/h (160 mph) in service, although its design speed is up to 285 km/h (180 mph). It abandons the 700's unpopular "duckbill" nose in favor of a sharper nose more remniscient of the 300 Series . The livery is white, with a red stripe. Seating is four abreast (2 by 2), with wheelchair-accessible seating and lavatory facilities in two of the six cars. |
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