Japanese female internet celebrity Mana has been living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for many years. Recently, her parents visited Taiwan and she took them to experience what it’s like to ride the high-speed rail in Taiwan. Her father, who works as a railway engineer, mentioned that Taiwan’s high-speed rail adopts a Japanese system, but its maximum speed is even faster than the renowned Japanese Shinkansen system. He also revealed the secret of which cabin offers the most comfortable ride.
Mana recently shared a video of her and her parents riding the Taiwan High-Speed Rail together. In the video, she mentioned that they had previously taken the general seating but opted for the business class this time. Having lived in Taiwan for 6 years, this was her first time riding in business class, so she was looking forward to it.
When asked about their impression of the Taiwan High-Speed Rail, Mana’s father commented that the stations were very clean and the train departures were more frequent than he had imagined. Mana added that the ticketing channels for business class and economy class are separate, and there are priority lanes for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities, which is a great design feature.
Mana’s father works as a railway engineer in Japan. According to him, Taiwan’s high-speed rail was the first successful export of the Shinkansen system overseas. As a Japanese person, he felt very pleased about this achievement.
Regarding the top speed of the Taiwan High-Speed Rail reaching 300 kilometers per hour, Mana mentioned that her father pointed out that this is faster than the maximum speed of the Japanese Shinkansen, which is 285 kilometers per hour for the 700 series. The trains exported to Taiwan from Japan are even better than the 700 series Shinkansen.
Her father also mentioned that the Taiwan High-Speed Rail was initially planned to adopt a European system, but after the 921 earthquake in Taiwan, it switched to the Japanese system. This decision holds great significance for both Japan and Taiwan.
Previously reported by Epoch Times, JR Tokai, the railway company operating the Shinkansen, stated that since its opening in 1964, the Shinkansen has never experienced any derailments or collisions resulting in injuries or casualties.
Mana’s father also shared a secret that many may not know. He mentioned that the suspension system used in the first and last cabins of the business class and economy class on the Taiwan High-Speed Rail is different from the other cabins, providing a particularly comfortable ride. If you choose to sit in economy class, it is best to choose the first or last cabin.
They also noted that the seats in the business class of the Taiwan High-Speed Rail come with charging outlets, and the attendants provide complimentary coffee, juice, and other beverages. Additionally, the lighting in the cabins is soft, creating a comfortable ambiance.
In conclusion, they praised the cleanliness of the Taiwan High-Speed Rail, the quality of service, and even the attractiveness of the stations.
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