Kyotram brings new luxury look to public transport in Kyoto

[RS18U]

For the tram fans: https://soranews24.com/2025/03/05/kyotram-brings-new-luxury-look-to-public-transport-in-kyoto/

 

[cteno4]

 a cyber steam punk feel.

 

jeff

[miyakoji]

Unique.  I might say the same of Eiden's mirror mirror on the wall car.  More positive connotation in this case 🙂   Interior definitely looks good.

[bc6]

Wow very nice, Id ride that if given the opportunity to do so.

[Tony Galiani]

Cloth seats.  That likely only works in Japan!

Tony

[Kingmeow]

On my first visit to Japan in 2023 that was one of the many things I noticed when I took my first ride on Tokyo's metro.  Cloth seats!  No stains, no defacing with markers, no cuts taped up with duct tape!  It would last only MINUTES in NYC before some defacing occurs!

[kuro68000]

What are they covered with where you live?

 

In the UK they used "moquette", which is apparently a blend of wool and synthetic fibres. It has a reputation for being very durable and stain resistant, although the latter could just be due to the garish pattern it always comes printed in, which I suspect is to hide soiling.

[Kingmeow]

Pure molded resin/plastic.  No covering.  No padding!  That's NYC (subways) for you!  🙂

Edited Friday at 02:17 PM by Kingmeow