Which country launched the first dedicated high-speed rail service, the 'bullet train' (Shinkansen), that revolutionized passenger rail transportation?

High-speed rail has transformed transportation across the globe, but its origins might surprise you. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in rail transportation history that set the foundation for modern high-speed transit systems. Test your knowledge about how these revolutionary transportation networks began and which country pioneered the technology that would change how millions of people travel daily.

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Japan, with the Tokaido Shinkansen in 1964
France, with the TGV system in 1959
Germany, with the InterCityExpress in 1957
United States, with the Metroliner in 1961