They actually started doing that very recently, converting old Shinkansen into a freight trains. Obviously you can't fit large cargo, but it's a good option for

They actually started doing that very recently, converting old Shinkansen into a freight trains. Obviously you can't fit large cargo, but it's a good option for fast transport of parcels etc. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/24/companies/freight-only-shinkansen/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/24/companies/f...