New Model of Cement Product – Precast Slab Track for THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail)

The development of "slab track" was started by Japan in 1955 and the "Committee of slab track research" was established in 1971 for exclusive development of slab track. This makes Japan the country that has invested the most effort into slab tracks. On 5th January 2007, the THSR transferred from Japanese Shinkansen started its commercial operation. The stability and comfort of train operation have received a good reputation from the general public. The research results of the slab track system in Shinkansen is already the masterpiece recognized worldwide and among it, the pre-cast track system is one of the most important components in the system. This article introduces and discusses the features of quality management by Japanese enterprises on production of slab tracks, which can act as a reference and application for the cement industry in Taiwan.