{
  "id": 1320840,
  "title": "New Japan-Made Shinkansen Arrives in Taiwan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/new-japan-made-shinkansen-arrives-in-taiwan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:18:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/150384.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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)",
  "key_points": [
    "N700ST high-speed train from Japan arrives in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on August 15, 2021",
    "N700ST built by Hitachi and Toshiba, max speed 300 km/h",
    "Train features noise reduction, independent operation during power outage"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}