JR East will introduce a new night express train in the spring of 2027. It will operate between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the northern Tohoku area. The timetable, fares, and train names will be announced at a later date.
To ensure that passengers can spend long hours on the train in comfort and enjoyment, one E657 series limited express train will be converted to a private room type with all seats reserved for green car passengers. The capacity is planned to be approximately 120 passengers, with a capacity of 1 to 4 passengers per compartment.
The exterior design features a different coloring on the No. 1 and No. 10 sides of the train so that the entire train is enveloped in two different shades of blue: a bright blue “Memorial Blue” on the No. 1 side to carry on the memory of the night train (blue train), and a dark blue “Midnight Horizon” on the No. 10 side to symbolize the passage of time from midnight to dawn. The dark blue “Midnight Horizon” on the side of Car 10 symbolizes the passage of time from midnight to dawn.
The interior design concept is “a simple yet high-quality travel space. Some seats will be premium green private rooms for a more relaxing experience, and in addition to single occupancy, multiple room types will be provided for use by two or more people. There will also be a lounge space and sales space.
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