
Japanese bullet train driver takes bathroom break as train cruises at 150 mph
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Japan's famously efficient trains are the result of overworked employees who are afraid to take breaks.
Hong Kong (CNN) — Japan's trains have earned an almost cult-like status among foreign travelers for being punctual and efficient. Social media users rave about them and many people in Japan take rail operators' obsessive dedication to arrive and depart on time for granted. But sometimes that punctuality comes with a price -- especially if you're a train operator caught up in Japan's efficient transport web.More Related News

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