New Japan-Made Shinkansen Arrives in Taiwan
A new Japanese-made high-speed train developed for Taiwan arrived in the southern city of Kaohsiung on August 15, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in July 2027. (News On Japan)
A new high-speed train developed in Japan and specifically designed for Taiwan's high-speed rail system arrived in Kaohsiung on August 15, 2021. The N700ST, with a maximum speed of 300 kilometers per hour, was transported from Japan in segments and displayed its signature orange and black stripes to the public. The train, built by a consortium of Hitachi and Toshiba, is equipped with noise and vibration-reducing technology, as well as a feature that allows it to operate independently in case of an electricity outage.
The Japanese-made train is set to enhance the passenger capacity of Taiwan's high-speed rail network, with commercial operations set to commence in July 2027.
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