South Korea: ROTEM trains, frequent breakdowns in Taiwan:
-EMU900 type train, 684 cases in 7 months-
Taiwan Media:
“Taiwan’s purchase of trains from South Korea” has frequently occurred in 684 cases in 7 months.
The media reported that a former legislator called on the railroad authorities to respond.
Taiwan Central News Agency:
In 2018, Taiwan Railways with Hyundai Rotem,
EMU900 52 formation 520 cars,
Purchased for NT $ 25.3 billion (¥ 105 billion).
It has been put into commercial operation since April 2009.
Former legislator
Mr. Huang Kuo-chang
December 28, on his own Facebook,
From May to November 2009 with 5 formations
In addition to water leaks, compressor and brake troubles,
A total of 684 failures occurred.
He pointed out that there were 177 failures that could affect safe operation.
Request for improvement from Korea ROTEM
Taiwan Railways has told South Korea ROTEM that it will encourage the strengthening of inspections.