Odakyu Electric Railway announced plans to introduce observation seats using circular windows on its new Romancecar 80000 series. An overview of the seating configuration, including observation group seats and spacious seats, has been released.
Odakyu Electric Railway has unveiled the seat design for its new Romancecar 80000 series. The train will have approximately 380 seats in total, comprising 280 standard seats and 32 observation seats, with plans to introduce observation group seats and spacious seats.
The observation group seats will be installed along circular windows approximately 1.8 m in diameter, with two four-person seating areas planned for Car 4. The circular windows, positioned on both sides of the car, are intended to allow families and groups to enjoy the scenery together.
The spacious seats will have a seat width of approximately 600 mm, with 27 seats each in Cars 1 and 7, for a total of 54 seats. The design includes contoured seats that make it less likely for passengers to feel the gaze of those around them, as well as tables behind the seats, enhancing privacy and comfort. Starting on the 9th, the special website will publish interviews with the developers and introductions to past Romancecar models.