The first locomotives produced by the Japanese company Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions (TISS) have arrived in Taiwan, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Toshiba locomotives delivered to Taiwan

On March 5, 2024, three out of the total order of 68 six-axle machines arrived at the Hualien Port on the eastern coast of the island.

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This moment marks the beginning of the implementation of the contract signed by the Bank of Taiwan in October 2019 for 11 billion new Taiwanese dollars (approximately $388 million USD) with the Japanese company TISS for the supply of electric locomotives and spare parts for the Taiwan Railway Administration.

The locomotives are manufactured at a plant in Japan.

Adapted to the local climate conditions, including heavy rains, hurricane winds, and extreme temperatures, the locomotives ensure reliability and operational efficiency.

They are equipped with advanced 4G communication equipment for automatic fault diagnosis and nickel batteries from the French company Saft.

Designed to operate on 1067 mm gauge electrified lines with 25 kV AC and 60 Hz, these locomotives have a speed of up to 140 km/h.

Usage plans include both freight and passenger transportation, including intercity Tze-Chiang trains, providing timely and comfortable communication between the capital Taipei and other major cities.

Testing of the locomotives ordered for Taiwan began in September 2023, demonstrating a commitment to quality and reliable rail transport in the region.

With the arrival of the first machines, Taiwan confirms its readiness for a new stage of railway infrastructure development and transportation system modernization.

Photo: Taiwan Railway

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