A JR Central 300 series set between Hamamatsu and Toyohashi on the Tokaido Shinkansen. — Sui-setz · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
年表
1992Revenue service begins on 14 March, launching the premium Nozomi service on the Tokaido Shinkansen at a maximum of 270 km/h (first production set J2 delivered February 1992).
1993Hourly through Nozomi services begin between Tokyo and Hakata from the 18 March timetable revision; JR West introduces its 300-3000 ("F") sets; the type is awarded the Laurel Prize.
2001The 300 series is removed from regularly scheduled Nozomi services from December.
2012The last remaining sets are withdrawn following their final runs on 16 March, ending operation alongside the 100 series at the 17 March timetable revision.
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