Nippon Sharyo Commences First Shipment of New High-Speed Rail Vehicles for Taiwan
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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Nippon Sharyo, Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; President: Mamoru Tanaka) has announced the first shipment of new high-speed rail vehicles for Taiwan, which were ordered from Hitachi, Ltd.
This project involves the manufacturing of a portion of the 144 cars (12 trainsets) of new high-speed rail vehicles that the Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC)—comprising Hitachi, Toshiba, and others—received from Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) in May 2023. The completed vehicles are based on the 'N700S,' the latest Shinkansen model from Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).
Nippon Sharyo has been consistently engaged in overseas projects in addition to domestic rail vehicle manufacturing. For the Taiwan high-speed rail project, the company has leveraged its years of expertise in high-speed rail manufacturing technology and quality control to proceed with production according to schedule.
The vehicles shipped this time will be delivered to THSRC through Hitachi. Nippon Sharyo intends to continue prioritizing quality and reliability while collaborating closely with partner companies to ensure the steady progress of this project.
This project involves the manufacturing of a portion of the 144 cars (12 trainsets) of new high-speed rail vehicles that the Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC)—comprising Hitachi, Toshiba, and others—received from Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) in May 2023. The completed vehicles are based on the 'N700S,' the latest Shinkansen model from Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).
Nippon Sharyo has been consistently engaged in overseas projects in addition to domestic rail vehicle manufacturing. For the Taiwan high-speed rail project, the company has leveraged its years of expertise in high-speed rail manufacturing technology and quality control to proceed with production according to schedule.
The vehicles shipped this time will be delivered to THSRC through Hitachi. Nippon Sharyo intends to continue prioritizing quality and reliability while collaborating closely with partner companies to ensure the steady progress of this project.
FAQ
What model are the new Taiwan high-speed trains based on?
They are based on the 'N700S,' the latest Shinkansen model from JR Central, ensuring state-of-the-art performance and comfort.
Who is involved in the manufacturing consortium?
The Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC), including Hitachi and Toshiba, with Nippon Sharyo handling part of the manufacturing.
When were these trains ordered?
The contract for 12 trainsets (144 cars) was signed between HTSC and Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation in May 2023.