JR Hokkaido has refurbished the train cars used for the Special Rapid “Taisetsu” and has begun operating them.
The Special Rapid “Taisetsu” has been running since March this year as a replacement for the Limited Express “Taisetsu,” whose services were suspended on days with low demand. It operates two round trips per day between Asahikawa and Abashiri stations in Hokkaido, Japan. All seats are non-reserved, and at Asahikawa Station passengers can transfer on the same platform to the Limited Express “Lilac.”
Of the two-car H100 series diesel-electric multiple unit (DMU) train set, the former single seats have been converted into double seats, increasing the capacity by 12 seats to a total of 82. In addition, the seat cushions and backrests have been replaced with ones that offer improved seating comfort, enhancing the overall ride quality. At the same time, the seat fabric design has been changed to “Okhotsk Blue.” The blue-based color scheme is inspired by the Sea of Okhotsk, decorated with a pattern that evokes the image of dense, drifting sea ice.
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