5)フリーゲージトレインの開発 : 軌間の異なる新幹線と在来線の直通運転を目指して(フリー技術による軽やかな鉄道の実現,特別企画(ミニ講演+ポスター講演),J-RAILフォーラム,第16回鉄道技術連合シンポジウム(J-RAIL2009))

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The Gauge Changing Train system is aimed at through-operation between Shinkansen lines (standard gauge) and conventional lines (narrow gauge). The 1st Gauge Change Train set (GCT) was completed in 1998 to confirm the basic ability of systems. The 2nd GCT was accomplished in 2007 to examine for practical use operation. Both are the experimental 3-motor-car EMU. They are designed to be able to run at a speed of over 270 km/h on Shinkansen line, and 130 km/h on conventional line. We have done a running test on conventional line, and are now taking a high-speed performance test on Shinkansen line.