I hope its ok that I ask train related questions in here, since we dont really have serious train forums here in Denmark
It really strikes me that Japan has scrapped all 69 sets of the 300 series Shinkansen build from 1990 - 1998 - not exactly an old train. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_Series_Shinkansen
Does anybody know what the scrap price is per train set?
If another country could buy them for the scrap price and use them in service, then that might be quite a bargain. :razz:
It really strikes me that Japan has scrapped all 69 sets of the 300 series Shinkansen build from 1990 - 1998 - not exactly an old train. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_Series_Shinkansen
They are also in the process of scrapping 26 sets of their E4 bi-level series build between 1997 - 2003. What a Waste! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E4_Series_ShinkansenWith the entry into service of new N700 series trains, withdrawals of production 300 series sets began in July 2007 with the withdrawal of set J14.
The remaining fleet of JR Central 300 series sets were removed from regular scheduled services from 1 February 2012,[5] and were completely withdrawn following the final runs on 16 March 2012.[2]
They do this only to save rather few minutes with newer trains on the main routes.In March 2011, it was announced that the entire E4 series fleet would be withdrawn by around 2016.[7]
In September 2012, E4 series were entirely withdrawn from Tohoku Shinkansen services, and all allocated for use on Joetsu Shinkansen services only.[4]
Withdrawals started in July 2013, with sets P2 and P3.[5]
Does anybody know what the scrap price is per train set?
If another country could buy them for the scrap price and use them in service, then that might be quite a bargain. :razz:
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