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Hitachi and Toshiba Mark New High-Speed Train Shipment to Taiwan

The new trains are expected to lift peak-hour capacity by 25 percent as THSRC modernizes its fleet and upgrades station facilities.

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Featuring orange and black lines on a white body, the N700ST train was put on display at the ceremony held at Hitachi's Kasado Works in the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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A consortium formed by Hitachi and Toshiba began sending new high-speed train cars to Taiwan on Thursday, ending a long journey that included two failed proposals from Japanese suppliers. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.

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On the 30th, Hitachi, Ltd. and Toshiba held a shipment ceremony for the new "N700ST" train car, ordered by Taiwan High Speed Rail (Taiwan THSR), at Hitachi's Kasado Works in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The new train car, based on the latest "N700S" train car of the Tokaido Shinkansen, was unveiled to the press and related parties.

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Taiwan News broke the news in Taipei City, Taiwan on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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