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Japan’s trains, especially the Shinkansen (bullet train) service, are famous for their exceptional punctuality. For example, the Tokaido Shinkansen once recorded an average delay of just 24 seconds per train.
Japan’s trains, especially the Shinkansen (bullet train) service, are famous for their exceptional punctuality. For example, the Tokaido Shinkansen once recorded an average delay of just 24 seconds per train.
Yes, this is largely true, but with an important clarification.
Japan’s trains, especially the Shinkansen (bullet train) service, are famous for their exceptional punctuality. For example, the Tokaido Shinkansen once recorded an average delay of just 24 seconds per train. However, it would be incorrect to say that every train in Japan is always delayed by only 20 to 30 seconds. Depending on the route, weather, accidents, and operational issues, delays can sometimes last several minutes. For example, according to JR Central’s FY2023 data, the average delay for the Tokaido Shinkansen was 1.6 minutes, including delays caused by natural disasters and other factors. In short, train delays in Japan are often measured in seconds rather than minutes, which is one reason Japan’s railway system is considered one of the best in the world.
