Bullet train is known for its high speed in the world, but do you know why and how it got this name? Let's know.
Bullet train is known for its high speed all over the world. When you have to reach anywhere quickly, nothing can be better than a bullet train, but has this question ever come to your mind that why is it named bullet train? Does it have any connection with the speed of a bullet? If yes, then how much faster is it than the speed of a bullet? Let's know the answers to all these questions.
Why is the name bullet train?
Bullet train is called 'bullet train' because it moves at a very fast speed and its structure is somewhat like a bullet. When it moves, it seems as if a bullet is being fired rapidly. It was named bullet train due to its high speed and structure.
Let us tell you that for the first time, the world's first bullet train, Japan's Shinkansen, got this name due to its high speed and bullet-like shape. Shinkansen started on 1 October 1964 between Tokyo and Osaka. Shinkansen was started to solve the problem of capacity shortage due to the increasing demand for rail travel due to Japan's rapid economic growth.
What is the difference between the speed of a bullet train and the speed of a bullet?
Although a bullet train runs at a very fast speed, it is much less than the speed of a bullet. The maximum speed of a normal bullet train is about 350 kilometers per hour, while the speed of a bullet can be thousands of kilometers per hour.
Why is the speed of a bullet train less than the speed of a bullet?
Hundreds or thousands of people travel in the train. If it is run at the speed of a bullet, then any kind of accident can happen at such a speed. Therefore, it is important to control the speed of the train from the point of view of safety. Apart from this, the train runs on tracks. If the tracks are not very strong, the train can derail at such a high speed. Also, the technology is not so developed that the train can be run at the speed of a bullet. Apart from this, traveling at a very high speed can be uncomfortable for the passengers.
Can the speed of bullet train be increased?
Scientists and engineers around the world are constantly trying to increase the speed of bullet train. Some new technologies are being developed, such as Maglev train. Let us tell you that Maglev train runs through magnetic force and it can run at a much faster speed than a normal train.
