2026-05-06
The first of 10 new high-capacity trains purchased from South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem arrived at the Port of Taipei yesterday to meet the demands of an expanding metro network, Taipei Rapid Transit Corp (TRTC) said yesterday.
The train completed a three-day, 1,200km voyage from the Port of Masan in South Korea, the company said.
Costing NT$590 million (US$18.79 million) each, the new six-carriage trains feature a redesigned interior based on “human-centric” transportation concepts, TRTC said.
The design utilizes continuous longitudinal seating to widen the aisles and optimize passenger flow, while also upgrading passenger information displays and driving control systems for a more comfortable
By Tung Kuan-yi
AloJapan.com