Taiwan High Speed Rail's train windows reflected not only the passengers but also the distant view of Taichung

Taiwan High Speed Rail's train windows
Taiwan High Speed Rail's train windows
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Taiwan’s High-Speed Rail — Gaotie — is more than just a train; it’s a symbol. It marks the first time Japan’s Shinkansen technology was exported overseas. Standing on the platform at Taichung Station, I looked up at the sleek white-and-orange body of the train and was struck by how familiar it looked — the unmistakable silhouette of the Tokaido Shinkansen.

In the windows, I saw reflections of passengers glued to their smartphones, and the urban backdrop of Taichung. But for a moment, it tricked my senses. Was this Shinagawa? Odawara? The shape of the train was so familiar, it made me forget where I was.

Stepping inside, the illusion deepened. The 2+3 seat arrangement, the chime of the doors, the bilingual announcements in English and the local language — even the window frames evoked déjà vu. Yet when I listened closely, all the conversations around me were in Chinese. It was only then, with a slight delay, that the reality of travel settled in — not as a sudden jolt, but as a slow, settling awareness: I’m somewhere new.

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12854

Shooting Date

Dec 2024

Posted On

June 18, 2025

Place

Taichung, Taiwan

Genre

Railway Photography

Camera

IPHONE 14 PRO

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