E5, H5 series Bullet Train
Data (as of 8 Aug 2021)
| Current Status: | Least Concern |
| Constructed in: | 2009- |
| Number built: | 490 |
| Number registered: | 490 |
History
The E5 series is the fastest bullet train in Japan, running at 320 km/h (200 MPH). It is the first train to have Gran Class, or even more luxurious first class. They were initially introduced to Hayabusa (fast service). When Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened in 2016, JR Hokkaido introduced the same trains, named them H5 series.
The E5 series were introduced to other services on Tohoku Shinkansen as well, replacing 200 series and E2 series.
Current Situation & Future Prospects
The E5 series are used on the entire Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen. They are mostly used on fast services like Hayabusa, but some Yamabiko (semi-fast) and Nasuno (stopping) services are served by them as well.
The H5 series are only used on Hayabusa services, in accordance with fixed schedule.