
Experience the Semi-Private Feel for 1,200 Yen—Is There Already a Battle for the Newly Introduced “P Seats” on the Tokaido Shinkansen?
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) has completed modification work to convert 16 N700 series trainsets on the Sanyo Shinkansen in Japan into 8-car formations, and will begin operating the first set on October 1.
Announced in February 2024 as an initiative to improve safety and comfort on the Sanyo Shinkansen. From the second set onward, each will enter revenue service sequentially as its modifications are completed.
Cars 1–3 and 7–8 have a 3-2 seating configuration, while cars 4–6 have a 2-2 configuration. Car 7 is equipped with four wheelchair spaces. Restrooms are located in odd-numbered cars, and the crew room is in car 4.