Taiwan High Speed Rail (THRC) announced that it plans to begin operating the new N700ST trainsets, to be introduced from Japan, in the second half of 2027.
In May 2023, THRC placed an order with the Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC)—which includes Hitachi, Ltd., Toshiba, and Toshiba Infrastructure Systems—for 12 trainsets (144 cars). The trains are based on Japan’s Tokaido Shinkansen N700S and have been developed to THRC specifications. The “T” in the model name signifies Taiwan. The exterior inherits the design of the current 700T, featuring a bright white front and orange and black stripes along the sides. Features include power outlets at every seat, full-color LCD passenger information displays, lighting that indicates arrival at stations, and two-tier luggage racks.
The first trainset is expected to be shipped to Taiwan as early as August 2026. After all 12 ordered trainsets have been introduced, peak-time capacity is expected to increase by approximately 25%.
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