Roundup: Japan’s plans for 310 mph trains; Obamas going to Caribbean for Summit of Americas

Train news | Only 16 more years until there’s a high-speed train traveling 310 mph in Japan. They’re working on a network of magnetically levitated, or maglev, linear motor trains to be the new bullet trains connecting major cities in Japan. But you don’t have to wait until 2025 for speed. An E-5 series of train is scheduled to take to the rails in 2011 promising speeds of nearly 200 mph. Read: Japan: Blurring the line between bullets and trains

Presidential travel | The Obamas are headed to the Caribbean. Sure, it’s for business. They’re attending the Summit of the Americas. According to Travel Weekly Caribbean, tourism leaders are hoping that tourism issues will be on the table for discussion. The event will be held April 17 to 19 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad in Port of Spain. Read: Obama to attend Summit of the Americas

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

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