JR北海道、豪華観光列車「赤い星」「青い星」 26年春運行開始
JR Hokkaido begins operation of red star train and blue star train around spring in 2026
https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1585116.html
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JR Hokkaido begins "Star Train Plan".
Since existing sightseeing trains are becoming obsolete, the company tries to produce red star train and blue star train, both of which were designed by Eiji Mitooka.
The train will be renovated kiha 143 series train. Red Star will be defined as luxurious train and Blue Star will be defined as premium train. Renovation cost is estimated to be 1.8 billion JPY.
Interior of the red star train will include luxurious class seats, compartment seats, semi-compartment seats, box seats, lounge, tea room, and observation room. The official capacity is 100 persons.
The blue star train will include luxurious class seats, observation room, baggage shelf, baggage space. The official capacity is 200 persons. The red star will be operated on Senmou Line and the blue star will be on Furano Line.
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