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Taiwan Greenlights 300 km/h Bullet Train Based on Japan’s Shinkansen

Taiwan to Introduce 300 km/h Bullet Train Based on Shinkansen Tech
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Taiwan approved a new bullet train project in early August 2026. The planned train is designed to operate at speeds reaching 300 kilometers per hour.

Implementation of Japan’s Shinkansen Technology

The bullet train project in Taiwan is based on Japan’s Shinkansen technology. This project highlights the modernization of Taiwan’s high-speed rail connectivity and speed and represents a major rail modernization step for Taiwan.