Shinkansen 700 & 500

While waiting for my train on the Shinkansen platforms, I caught this 500 Series Shinkansen (right side) and a 700 Series in Hikari Rail Star livery. With Hikari Rail Star operations winding down, I suppose both of these are becoming rather rare. This was the only 500 Series I saw during my entire stay, and I really like its design, although it feels very similar to the German ICE 3, designed by the same person. I always thought of the 500 Series as derivative of the ICE 3, but it turns out the 500 Series is actually older.

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