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    New Japanese Trains for Taiwan High Speed Rail System Arrive

    Published 08/17/2026 14:00
    Updated 08/17/2026 16:17

    By John Su/Sandy Chi

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    Taiwan welcomed its new Japan-made N700ST trains over the weekend, as the first of 12 trainsets arrived in Kaohsiung. The new trains are expected to improve the passenger experience while reducing energy consumption.

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