Keisei Electric Railway has begun accepting submissions for the nickname of its new limited express train with reserved seats, which will operate between Oshiage and Narita Airport in Japan. The company aims to launch operations in fiscal year 2028.
The train type has been designated as the “3900 series.” It will have a maximum operating speed of 160 kilometers per hour, and the fastest planned travel time from Oshiage Station to Airport Terminal 2 Station is in the low 30-minute range. In the future, Keisei aims to offer through services onto the Toei Asakusa Line and Keikyu Line.
The design concept is “Japanese-style gentle harmony and brilliance.” The exterior will feature a pink base color evoking the brightness of spring, while black lines on the front and sides of the cars will express a sense of Japanese simplicity. The headlights are shaped with a motif of cherry blossom petals. The interior will use calm tones such as beige and brown.
One special car will be provided per trainset. It will have three-seat-per-row seating, with seat width increased by 30 millimeters and seat pitch by 180 millimeters compared to standard cars. The seats will use a shell-back structure, allowing passengers to recline without worrying about the person behind them, and the floor will be fitted with a luxurious carpet.
All seats will be equipped with AC power outlets and USB-C power ports. Each car will have two doorways on one side, four luggage storage areas, a women-only restroom, an air purification system, and security cameras.
The nickname application period runs from July 10 to August 16. Applications can be submitted via a dedicated special website. Each person can apply once, with up to three nickname proposals. Among those whose entries are adopted, prizes such as a 200,000-yen travel voucher, a pair accommodation voucher for the Train Room at Keisei Hotel Miramare, and a pair accommodation voucher for Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage will be awarded by lottery. In addition, 10 applicants selected by lottery from all entrants will receive original merchandise.
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