Diary of a rail fan in Kansai,Japan(Ver.2)

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Why do they want to install flexible seats on train?

Suburban train of the future concepts on show
https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/suburban-train-of-the-future-concepts-on-show/59577.article

This train offers flexible seat arrangements. But, I wonder if there are so many passengers that railway companies have to ensure space by reducing seats. I guess it won't be cost-effective to prepare flexible seats, judging from crowds on train in Germany.