Nippon Sharyo THSRC 700T

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

300 km/h

186 mph

Weight

503 t

1,108,924 lb

Length

304 m

997 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2007

30 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo THSRC 700T

Explore the THSRC 700T, a high-speed train connecting Taiwan.

Designed and built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Nippon Sharyo in 2007, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) reaches a top speed of 300 km/h, ensuring rapid and efficient journeys.

With a length of 304 meters and a capacity for 989 passengers, the THSRC 700T is a vital part of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation. Its 12-car formation (9M3T) and 25 kV AC 60 Hz electric system make it a powerful and modern transport solution.

The impressive THSRC 700T measures 3.38 m wide, 3.65 m high, and weighs 503 tons, a true marvel of railway engineering ready to take you across the island.

Nippon Sharyo THSRC 700T technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	700
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo · 200730 units
Top speed	300 km/h186 mph	186 mph
Electric systems	25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	12 cars (9M3T)
Capacity	989 seats
Train length	304 m997 ft 5 in	997 ft 5 in
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	3.65 m12 ft 0 in	12 ft 0 in
Weight	503 t1,108,924 lb	1,108,924 lb