TOKYO, Nov 29 (Information On Japan) –
JR Central and JR West plan to scale back the variety of non-reserved seats on the Nozomi Shinkansen, working on the Tokaido and Sanyo strains, beginning subsequent spring, in accordance with sources aware of the matter.
Presently, the Nozomi runs with a 16-car configuration, with three vehicles totaling 250 seats designated as non-reserved.
JR sources revealed that following a timetable revision in March subsequent 12 months, one of many three vehicles, containing 85 seats, will probably be transformed to reserved seating.
This transformation responds to the rising demand for reserved seats, pushed by the widespread use of providers permitting passengers to e book particular seats upfront by way of smartphones and different units.
JR Central and JR West plan to additional deliberate on growing reserved seating within the coming months.
Supply: ANN
