The pantograph of the Miaoli section of the high-speed rail was abnormally lowered, and the 3 trains stopped temporarily. Schematic diagram.

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[Reporters Zheng Weiqi, Zhang Xunteng/Comprehensive Report] Twice anomaly in one day!

Taiwan High Speed ​​Rail had an abnormal turnout signal at Hsinchu Station this morning, which caused major delays for the southbound and northbound trains. When High Speed ​​Rail No. 825 passed the Miaoli section at 12:53 noon today, the pantograph of the train dropped abnormally and a route alarm was activated. As a result, three trains passing through the section stopped temporarily.

The Taiwan High Speed ​​Rail Corporation stated that after the pantograph abnormally lowered on train number 825, a route warning was activated to ensure operational safety. At that time, two other trains in this section also had to stop temporarily. After confirming that the route was safe and sound, All trains will restart at 1:07 p.m.

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The high-speed rail company pointed out that as long as there is a bowing of a train, because it is worried that there may be a problem with the route, the system will automatically issue a warning signal to stop the trains in the same section temporarily. After subsequent inspections, as long as there is no problem with the route and vehicles able to drive again.

The pantograph of the Miaoli section of the high-speed rail was abnormally lowered, and the 3 trains stopped temporarily. The picture shows the appearance of the Miaoli station of the high-speed rail.

(Photo by reporter Zhang Xunteng)