TOKYO, Nov 29 (News On Japan) –
JR Central and JR West plan to cut 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 acquainted with the matter.
Presently, the Nozomi runs with a 16-car configuration, with three automobiles totaling 250 seats designated as non-reserved.
JR sources revealed that following a timetable revision in March subsequent yr, one of many three automobiles, containing 85 seats, will likely be transformed to reserved seating.
This modification responds to the rising demand for reserved seats, pushed by the widespread use of providers permitting passengers to e book particular seats upfront through smartphones and different gadgets.
JR Central and JR West plan to additional deliberate on rising reserved seating within the coming months.
Supply: ANN
