In fairness, the Caltrain is double-decker to the shinkansen’s single decker. It is further higher because the Caltrain platforms are less elevated. You can usu

In fairness, the Caltrain is double-decker to the shinkansen’s single decker. It is further higher because the Caltrain platforms are less elevated. You can usually get closer to a fast moving Caltrain, as most stations are double tracked (many Shinkansen stations have sidings for loading trains and the passing trains are on interior tracks) And the diesel-electric engine makes an impressive rumble. I personally think Caltrain still ranks well in terms of an impressive experience watching it pass.