The E6 series (E6系) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on Komachi "mini-shinkansen" services on the Tōhoku Shinkansen and Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo to Akita since 16 March 2013.

The E6 series is a type of train operating on the Akita Shinkansen, connecting Shinkansen and conventional routes without needing to change lines. The interior facilities place an emphasis on universal design and security measures.

May 28, 2024 · Japan Rail continues to develop new and improved models of Shinkansen to boost passenger comfort and safety and reach record-breaking speeds, most of which will be introduced in the near future. E956 – Alfa-X

The Komachi (こまち) is a high-speed shinkansen service between Tokyo and Akita in Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) since March 1997. It is the only shinkansen service that runs on the Akita Shinkansen, and uses E6 series trains.

The E6 series is the latest bullet train developed by JR East. It is the third "mini-Shinkansen" type (compatible also with non-high-speed rail) and was introduced to Akita Shinkansen, replacing E3 series. The E6 series is optimised for running with E5 series as both series can run at up to 320 km/h (200 mph). The E6 series is based on the E5 ...

The E6 Series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit operated by the East Japan Railway Company since March 2013. The E6 was designed to replace the E3 Series trainsets that currently work the Akita line, which is a recently upgraded line from narrow to standard-gauge.

The E6 series (E6系) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on Komachi "mini-shinkansen" services on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo to Akita since 16 March 2013. A pre-series set was delivered in June 2010 for extensive testing, with 23 full-production sets ...

Shinkansen bullet trains are the fastest and most convenient way of discovering Japan. The Japan Rail (JR) network is extensive and the trains reach a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). This allows you to get to wherever you need in little time. The nine Shinkansen lines take you in different directions around Japan. From Tokyo to the south runs ...

On March 16th, 2013, a new Shinkansen train was launched. It is named "Super Komachi", the EMU JR East E6 series. The E6 is a so-called "Mini-shinkansen" train (see my blog on August 15th and October 27th, 2011). It is the E3's successor on the Tohoku and the Akita Shinkansen.

Feb 2, 2010 · East Japan Railway Co., Ltd. (JR East) is building new E6 series Shinkansen trains which will be coupled to E5 series trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen and will run on the Akita Shinkansen. Maximum operating speed will be 320 km/h.