ALFA-X is a ten-car experimental bullet train developed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Its official name is Class E956, and the name ALFA-X stands for Advanced Labs for Frontline Activity in rail eXperimentation. Purpose: This prototype is being used to test new rail technologies for future high-speed Shinkansen trains that could operate at cruise speeds of around 360 km/h (225 mph). Timeline: • Announced: July 2017. • Unveiled: May 9, 2019. • Testing Locations: Includes the Tōhoku Shi

Japan Railway Journal 〜 Enoshima Electric Railway: A Good Old 10km Ride 〜 March 2, Fri. 0:30 / 6:30 / 12:30 / 18:30 (JST) https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/20180302/2049047/ Enoshima Electric Railway is a 10km local railway, but the ridership is about 18 million annually. See how the company cherishes its history and strategies to attract tourist from overseas. | NHK WORLD-JAPAN