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Odakyu Electric Railway Begins Design of New Romancecar
Odakyu Electric Railway has started the design for a new Romancecar model. The launch is aimed for the 2028 fiscal year.
The design of the train’s interior and exterior is being developed in collaboration with COA Architects, a first-class architecture firm. The collaboration was chosen due to their shared principles in valuing the connection with the region, cherishing regional characteristics, and providing thoughtful designs that stem from caring for users. Japan Car Manufacturing will handle the vehicle design.
The new model will replace the EXE and succeed the VSE, which was retired in 2023. The concept and design considerations will be deepened over about a year.
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