Alfa-X Shinkansen train begins test run in Japan May 15, 2019 | Asia Pacific News East Japan Railway introduced the Alfa-X Shinkansen test train at a maintenance centre in Rifu, Japan, on May 10, 2019. Testing of the 10-car Alfa-X will take place twice every week for three years be... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password