Japan's 4,800 bullet trains face checks

Following the discovery of a crack and an oil leak, the Nozomi 34 bullet train was pulled from service on Monday, 3½ hours into its five-hour journey.
Following the discovery of a crack and an oil leak, the Nozomi 34 bullet train was pulled from service on Monday, 3½ hours into its five-hour journey.PHOTO: KYODONEWS YOUTUBE

Transport chief orders rail companies to inspect all shinkansen after 'serious incident'