For those who live in a society based upon train travel, this gadget is mighty handy. Meet Japan’s Yamanote alarm clock which incorporates train schedules into its dial face.

With supporting chimes and sounds actually used at the said train stations, you’ll feel right at home – rushing to catch the beast to work. Except that you might be in your underwear.

Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway will be offering WiFi on its trains and in the train stations. While it is not free, it is still a bargain at $2.50 a day for unlimited use.

Central Japan Railway’s new Type N700 bullet train is supposedly the fastest train at speeds of up to 186mph. It made the trip from Tokyo to Osaka in about two hours and 25 minutes. This new version uses a new form of Automatic Train Control (or ATC) to govern the train’s speed and stability during curves in the track. Additionally, the N700 boasts a 30% increase in acceleration, which reduces the amount of time it takes to reach its maximum speed.
JapanTimes