The H5 series (H5系) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type on order by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) for use on Hokkaido Shinkansen services starting when the line opens in March 2016. A total of four 10-car sets are on order to be built by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries at a cost of approximately 18 billion yen. The first sets are scheduled to be delivered in October 2014.
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