JR Central to launch N700S series Shinkansen train by 2020, Japan June 27, 2016 | Asia Pacific News The Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has announced plans to introduce a new-generation 16-car N700S series train on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen high-speed rail (HSR) lines by 2020. ... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password