Taiwan Today
Date: September 7, 2016
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. was named winner Sept. 6 of the prestigious Asia-Pacific Industry Award
THSR services are more efficient and safer due to the company’s ITS award-winning smart systems. (CNA)
for its smart systems, reflecting the quality and strength of the local intelligent services sector.
THSRC won for its disaster warning, passenger service and ticketing systems, as well as its provision of integrated i-traveling information for passengers.
“Thanks to our disaster warning system, no lives were lost in accidents caused by earthquakes and typhoons,” a THSRC official said. “In addition, our passenger and ticketing systems, as well as the i-traveling service, helped ensure customers enjoy seamless connections with other transportation networks and easy access to tourism resources along the high-speed rail.”
The operator of Taiwan’s 348.5-kilometer high-speed rail line running north-south from Taipei to Kaohsiung cities in the west of the country beat out two rivals from Australia and Hong Kong to claim the honor. The affordable and convenient service can reach speeds of up to 300 kph. [FULL STORY]