
Experience the Semi-Private Feel for 1,200 Yen—Is There Already a Battle for the Newly Introduced “P Seats” on the Tokaido Shinkansen?
JR Central will introduce additional N700S and HC85 series.
The N700S shinkansen train sets will be added in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with one train set each year. This increases the total train sets to 78. This will allow more flexible train settings to meet user demands and enable more agile train allocation during transportation disruptions.
The HC85 series, operating as limited express trains “Hida” and “Nanki”, will see an additional six cars in the second half of fiscal year 2027. This will result in a total of 74 cars.