TOKYO -- Japan's JR East looks to roll out an autonomous train-operating system by 2035 on its Yamanote line, which loops around the heart of Tokyo, with plans to bring similar systems to shinkansen bullet trains around the same time.
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Tokyo's busy Yamanote loop line to go driverless by 2035
JR East also to invest in safety, aiming to cut accidents by 30%
The iconic Yamanote loop in central Tokyo will feature driverless train cars 10 years from now. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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