Odakyu Electric Railway announced that it will introduce diverse seating, including some of the widest seats in Japan, on the new 80000-series Romancecar train currently under development. The train will feature 4-person sightseeing group seats and spacious seats, with its debut scheduled for March 2029.
Odakyu Electric Railway announced plans to incorporate diverse seating arrangements in the new 80000-series Romancecar train currently under development. The train will feature a blue-green color scheme and is being designed around the theme of water.
The new train will offer a range of seating concepts, including seats for groups, and is intended to accommodate passengers’ travel needs. Its debut is scheduled for March 2029.
The 4-person sightseeing group seat (provisional name) will feature a large circular window approximately 1.8 meters in diameter, allowing groups to enjoy views extending up to the ceiling, according to the company.
The spacious seat (provisional name) will have a seat width of approximately 60 centimeters, among the widest in Japan’s railway rolling stock. Its design will feature a spacious layout intended to enhance comfort.