The Go Jetters Speed Through Japan on the Bullet Train
In The Go Jetters Speed Through Japan on the Bullet Train, the Go Jetters are waiting for a Shinkansen, a Japanese bullet train. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how fast bullet trains travel and how they are an environmentally friendly way to travel. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: What is the Shinkansen?
A: It is a series of fast trains that cross Japan. The trains connect towns and cities with Tokyo, the capital.
Q: How fast do the bullet trains go? How are they powered?
A: They move at 300 km (186 miles) per hour, three times as fast as a cheetah. They are powered by electricity.
Q: How do Shinkansen trains help the environment?
A: The Shinkansen are powered by electricity and carry a lot of people. This keeps cars off the road and helps the environment.