东方铁路计划在2030年代中期推出无人驾驶的新干线高铁,并于2028年开始运营. JR East plans to launch driverless Shinkansen bullet trains by mid-2030s, with initial operations in 2028.

东日本铁路公司计划在2030年代中期推出无人驾驶的新干线高铁,以解决日本人口减少所造成的劳动力短缺问题. East Japan Railway (JR East) plans to launch driverless Shinkansen bullet trains by the mid-2030s to address labor shortages stemming from Japan's declining population. 初步行动将于2028年在Joetsu Shinkansen线的一段路段开始,有一位司机负责紧急情况。 Initial operations will start in 2028 on a section of the Joetsu Shinkansen line, with a driver on board for emergencies. 东京和Niigata之间整条线的完全自主服务都以完全自主服务为目标。 Fully autonomous services are targeted for the entire line between Tokyo and Niigata. 该倡议旨在提高安全和业务效率。 The initiative aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency.