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by courtney donovan smith

New High-Speed Rail Design Unveiled

Faced with cost overruns, the high-speed railroad consortium has unveiled a new, more cost-effective design. Featuring a radical new "open-air" look, a narrower track and colorful appearance, the new design aims to not only increase rider enjoyment but also save money at this critical juncture. Says a company representative: "Taiwan's mountain scenery is among the best in Asia. We want to capitalize on this with our new 'open-air' design. We expect tourism to benefit as a result. When the project is completed in June, 2086, our grandchildren will thank us." Expected to have an average speed of over 200 kph, the new train will still be able to make the Taipei-Kaohsiung trip in around 90 minutes. Hair gel, shower caps and rain gear will be on sale at all stations.