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A curated library of approved JRC media assets, corridor graphics, and reference materials for policymakers, transportation professionals, and media.

Photos and videos of the Shinkansen and SCMAGLEV used on this website are provided by JR Central.

Technology Imagery

Click Shinkansen or SCMAGLEV to open the image gallery. All visual assets are subject to JR Central approval requirements. Contact USJIA for access and usage rights.

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Technology Videos

Approved JRC video content featuring Shinkansen and SCMAGLEV operations, testing footage, and technology demonstrations.

The Tokaido Shinkansen
VideoShinkansen
About SCMAGLEV
VideoSCMAGLEV
Superconducting Maglev Technology
VideoSCMAGLEV
Mechanisms for Ensuring Operational Safety
VideoSCMAGLEV
SCMAGLEV — The World's Fastest Train
VideoSCMAGLEV
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Graphics

Approved visual materials covering SCMAGLEV and Shinkansen technology, U.S. corridor opportunities, travel time comparisons, and economic context.

Innovative Evolution
GraphicSCMAGLEV
Principles of Superconducting Maglev System
GraphicSCMAGLEV
Northeast Corridor — SCMAGLEV Travel Time Comparison
GraphicNEC
Northeast Corridor — Washington D.C. to New York City
GraphicNEC
Texas Corridor — Route & Market Context
GraphicTexas
Cascadia Corridor — Regional Overview
GraphicCascadia
U.S.–Japan Corridor Comparison Infographic
GraphicComparison
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Technology Visuals

Approved SCMAGLEV technical diagrams only — Propulsion, Levitation, and Guidance. Use the arrows to step through each diagram. Subject to JR Central approval and usage guidelines; contact USJIA for publication or licensing questions.

SCMAGLEV propulsion: alternating magnetic poles along the guideway driving the train forward

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SCMAGLEV levitation: magnetic poles on guideway and vehicle creating lift in the U-shaped channel

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SCMAGLEV lateral guidance: magnetic attraction and repulsion centering the vehicle in the guideway

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Media Access & Usage Rights

All media assets featuring JR Central vehicles, operations, and technology are subject to JR Central approval and usage guidelines. Journalists, documentary producers, and policy organizations seeking access to approved media should contact USJIA directly. We facilitate the appropriate permissions process on behalf of JR Central for U.S.-market media engagement.