bullet train
nounDefinition of bullet train
: a high-speed passenger train especially of Japan
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The Japanese call it nazonazo, a mystery upon a mystery, a riddle: Why is Japan — a 130-million-strong G7 nation with the world’s third-largest nominal GDP, bullet trains, robotics, a space program, and tech renown — such a dud in the startup world? — Richard Morgan, Fortune, "Japan’s Would-Be Silicon Valley Wants You," 23 July 2019 The embattled $77 billion bullet train - which had long been championed by Newsom's predecessor, Jerry Brown - is years behind schedule, with the latest estimate for completion set for 2033. — Andrew O'reilly | Fox News, Fox News, "Top California high-speed rail executive under investigation in ethics probe," 5 June 2019 But the California bullet train project bypassed the step of creating a successful statewide rail transportation system before attempting to build a luxury edition. — Los Angeles Times, "In a blow to the bullet train, California might shift billions to L.A. and Bay Area projects," 30 July 2019 Tokyo's 1964 Olympics showcased bullet trains, futuristic designs and a new expressway, underlining Japan's recovery following World War II. — Stephen Wade, chicagotribune.com, "The 2020 Olympics starts one year from today. And ticket prices are expected to soar.," 24 July 2019 Tokyo’s 1964 Olympics showcased bullet trains, futuristic designs and a new expressway, underlining Japan’s recovery following World War II. — Washington Post, "Year to go to Tokyo Games, with costs, ticket demand rising," 23 July 2019 Caltrain’s electric cars could eventually share tracks with bullet trains whooshing in from Southern California. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Caltrain maps out big growth and how to pay the $25 billion tab," 22 July 2019 Several readers talked about visiting Japan, where cleaners with tidy uniforms and even flowers pinned to their caps whisk into bullet trains between journeys and ensure they’re immaculate. — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, "Welcome home: Trips abroad put San Francisco’s chaotic streets in perspective," 13 July 2019 Even eating in Tokyo is futuristic: Kids can chow down on sushi that’s delivered via miniature bullet trains. — Jennifer Barger, National Geographic, "Today I'm Obsessed With ...," 22 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bullet train.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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