High Speed Rail Chairman Unveils New N700ST Train: 100 Days Until Delivery
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Chairman Shih Che unveiled the new N700ST train, nicknamed 'Platypus,' in a video, with 100 days remaining until its delivery. This new generation train, featuring noise reduction, reduced wind resistance, and improved efficiency, is set to begin service in the latter half of 2025, with all units operational by the end of 2028.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yu Hsiao-han, Taipei, 30th) With 100 days remaining until the delivery of Taiwan High Speed Rail's new generation trains, Taiwan High Speed Rail today shared an unboxing video of the new N700ST train, nicknamed 'Platypus,' on Facebook. THSR Chairman Shih Che said that the new generation trains can reduce noise by 3 decibels, making them 'likely to be very good for sleeping.'
Taiwan High Speed Rail has purchased 12 sets of the new generation N700ST trains from Japan. The first set of new trains will leave the factory in July and arrive in Taiwan in August. Next year, THSR will celebrate its 20th anniversary of operation, and the new trains are expected to gradually enter service starting from the second half of next year, with all new trains scheduled to be online by the end of 2028.
Taiwan High Speed Rail today posted a video on its Facebook fan page featuring Chairman Shih Che unboxing the new N700ST train, which is called the 'Platypus.' Shih Che laughed and said, 'It really is quite platypus-like.'
With 100 days left until the delivery of the new generation trains, Shih Che stated that the new generation trains were specially built for Taiwan. 'Don't underestimate it,' he said. 'When entering tunnels, passengers will feel the strongest impact, because the new generation trains can significantly reduce wind resistance, are 13 tons lighter, and have 7% increased efficiency. These are all breakthroughs across eras.'
Shih Che pointed out that the new generation trains also have a very important function: an exclusive patented full-enclosed design and vibration reduction technology, which can reduce noise by at least 3 decibels. 'I think it should be very good for sleeping,' he added. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Yu Hsiao-han, Taipei, 30th) With 100 days remaining until the delivery of Taiwan High Speed Rail's new generation trains, Taiwan High Speed Rail today shared an unboxing video of the new N700ST train, nicknamed 'Platypus,' on Facebook. THSR Chairman Shih Che said that the new generation trains can reduce noise by 3 decibels, making them 'likely to be very good for sleeping.'
Taiwan High Speed Rail has purchased 12 sets of the new generation N700ST trains from Japan. The first set of new trains will leave the factory in July and arrive in Taiwan in August. Next year, THSR will celebrate its 20th anniversary of operation, and the new trains are expected to gradually enter service starting from the second half of next year, with all new trains scheduled to be online by the end of 2028.
Taiwan High Speed Rail today posted a video on its Facebook fan page featuring Chairman Shih Che unboxing the new N700ST train, which is called the 'Platypus.' Shih Che laughed and said, 'It really is quite platypus-like.'
With 100 days left until the delivery of the new generation trains, Shih Che stated that the new generation trains were specially built for Taiwan. 'Don't underestimate it,' he said. 'When entering tunnels, passengers will feel the strongest impact, because the new generation trains can significantly reduce wind resistance, are 13 tons lighter, and have 7% increased efficiency. These are all breakthroughs across eras.'
Shih Che pointed out that the new generation trains also have a very important function: an exclusive patented full-enclosed design and vibration reduction technology, which can reduce noise by at least 3 decibels. 'I think it should be very good for sleeping,' he added. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150430
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