Development of Rolling Stock Friendly to People and Environment

Nippon Sharyo proposes the new technologies that are friendly to people and the environment, in promoting vehicles that are barrier-free, comfortable, low in noise and vibration, light-weight, energy-saving, etc.

Railways are deemed to be an environmentally friendly means of transportation in many ways, including energy conservation. In particular, the N700 Series Shinkansen trains that debuted in 2007 achieves power consumption that is 36% lower than the initial 0 Series Shinkansen trains. We will continue to help preserve the global environment through the manufacture of rolling stock.

■Shinkansen Super Express EMUs Series N700

Preservation of the Earth

The preservation of the environment is the mission and the responsibility of Nippon Sharyo. Under the guidelines of ISO 14001, our Steel Structure Division practices the preservation of the ecosystem at every stage of our business practice, such as designing, production, and construction.