Nippon Sharyo Commences First Shipment of New High-Speed Rail Vehicles for Taiwan
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Nippon Sharyo has started the first shipment of new high-speed rail vehicles for Taiwan as part of a consortium order. The vehicles are based on the state-of-the-art N700S Shinkansen technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What model are the new Taiwan high-speed trains based on?
- A: They are based on the 'N700S,' the latest Shinkansen model from JR Central, ensuring state-of-the-art performance and comfort.
- Q: Who is involved in the manufacturing consortium?
- A: The Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC), including Hitachi and Toshiba, with Nippon Sharyo handling part of the manufacturing.
- Q: When were these trains ordered?
- A: The contract for 12 trainsets (144 cars) was signed between HTSC and Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation in May 2023.