Japan’s JR East to Launch a Luxury Train Service by 2016

[Davo Dentetsu]

And idea why such a method wasn't used on blue trains? I always wondered why the generator car was included/running on routes that were significantly under wire.

 

For universal run at anytime use I gather.  No need to worry about current or cycles or Megahertz or other big words I can't comprehend.  :P

[Sacto1985]

I do think the new JR East luxury train--if it includes overhead catenary wire support--must support both 1500 V DC and 20,000 V AC, especially if this train does travel on the Jōban Line north of Toride Station.

[Martijn Meerts]

Not too sure about the exterior, but that interior looks excellent.. That's some view =)
 

[bikkuri bahn]

Just a tidbit, but this morning, reading the local newspaper here, it mentioned the upcoming JR East electrodiesel trainset will be able to run not only under 20kV AC catenary, but also 25kV AC- which means it will be capable of running through the Seikan Tunnel when it is energized for shinkansen operations.

[Davo Dentetsu]

All they need is some container flats in there somewhere and it becomes the universal do anything train.  :D

[bikkuri bahn]

The JR East train has been covered by the Torygraph:

 

The world’s most luxurious train? This champagne-coloured JR East train will contain two-storey suites, futuristic features and a plush restaurant

By John O'Ceallaigh

June 24, 2014 15:00

 

Long known for its Shinkansen network of high-speed “bullet trains”, Japan has led rail innovation for decades. Recently disclosed renderings of the country’s latest luxury train indicate that that will remain the case for some time to come.

Set to begin operation in spring 2017, the champagne-coloured East Japan Railway Co (JR East) train looks set to be the most luxurious and modern in existence. The Asahi Shimbun website reports that the 10-carriage train will accommodate up to a maximum of just 34 passengers in a setting that is intended to match the standards of a high-end hotel.

 

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/37685/the-world%E2%80%99s-most-luxurious-train.html

[cteno4]

Quite a design! Nice use of the drop center cars to get height, that will make the train seem so much more spacious than the usual single height cars. Organic shaped windows might also help break up smaller spaces that even big picture windows can mak interiors feel small.

 

Jeff

[westfalen]

"Long known for its Shinkansen network of high-speed “bullet trains”, Japan has led rail innovation for decades. Recently disclosed renderings of the country’s latest luxury train indicate that that will remain the case for some time to come.

Set to begin operation in spring 2017, the champagne-coloured East Japan Railway Co (JR East) train looks set to be the most luxurious and modern in existence. The Asahi Shimbun website reports that the 10-carriage train will accommodate up to a maximum of just 34 passengers in a setting that is intended to match the standards of a high-end hotel."

 

Meanwhile the regular passengers on the lines it runs on are packed into single car railcars of increasingly uncomfortable design.

[Davo Dentetsu]

"Long known for its Shinkansen network of high-speed “bullet trains”, Japan has led rail innovation for decades. Recently disclosed renderings of the country’s latest luxury train indicate that that will remain the case for some time to come.

Set to begin operation in spring 2017, the champagne-coloured East Japan Railway Co (JR East) train looks set to be the most luxurious and modern in existence. The Asahi Shimbun website reports that the 10-carriage train will accommodate up to a maximum of just 34 passengers in a setting that is intended to match the standards of a high-end hotel."

 

Meanwhile the regular passengers on the lines it runs on are packed into single car railcars of increasingly uncomfortable design.

 

Hey, the UK could help out and send some Pacer units.  :D  Show them what a proper punishment is.

[westfalen]

Hey, the UK could help out and send some Pacer units.   :D  Show them what a proper punishment is.

I agree with you there, I've ridden on pacers. A bus on four railway wheels is still a bus on four railway wheels and rides like one no matter what fancy name you give it.

 

Just pointing out you can't judge a country's railways by their most luxurious tourist train even though Japan's normal trains still beat just about everyone else's.  Travel writers should sometimes buy an ordinary ticket and travel with Joe Citizen on the all stops local instead of the Orient Express, if you believe what you see on travel documentaries that is the only train in Europe just as the only trains in Japan are Shinkansen.

[bikkuri bahn]

Japanese Pacer, alas no longer with us...