What did the kingfisher inspire?

Like in many cases, the inspiration of a kingfisher bird for Shinkansen trains was rooted in a problem that needed to be solved. People realized that Shinkansen trains were very loud, and although they were fast, this was an issue causing a lot of disturbance.



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(1) A streamlined body: To achieve speeds of 200 kilometers per hour (130 miles per hour) and more, the trains needed to be as aerodynamic (to cause as little wind resistance) as possible. That is why the front cars of the Shinkansen trains are tapered like the nose of an airplane.

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