Contract Signing Ceremony
TOKYO, July 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has signed a contract with Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC), the operator of the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) network, for maintenance tools and equipment for the Yanchao Main Workshop in southern Taiwan. The Yanchao Main Workshop is a facility for maintenance and inspection of trains owned by THSRC. For this project, MHI will deliver, install, and conduct testing and commissioning of maintenance tools and equipment for the Yanchao Main Workshop.
THSRC is currently introducing the new N700ST series trains, with commercial operation scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. This project aims to strengthen the maintenance system in line with the introduction of the new N700ST series trains, contributing to further improvements in the THSR network's transportation services.
Since its inauguration in 2007, the THSR network has been widely utilized as core transportation infrastructure in Taiwan. Annual ridership has increased significantly from about 15 million at the time of opening to approximately 82 million in 2025. Currently, the network serves an average of approximately 230,000 passengers per day, and its cumulative ridership has surpassed 1 billion, playing a vital role in supporting economic activity and mobility in Taiwan.
The THSR Core System Supply Contract was awarded in 2000 to a consortium of seven Japanese companies, including MHI, and commercial operations commenced in January 2007. Since the inauguration, MHI has contributed to the development of the THSR network through involvement in such projects as the Nangang Extension Project and the Trackwork and Core System for the Zuoying Depot. This project reflects recognition of MHI's longstanding track record and technical expertise.
Going forward, MHI will continue to leverage its technology and expertise in transportation systems and project management capabilities to contribute to the further development of the THSR network, and the realization of safe and reliable service.
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