Train Suite Shiki-shima: The High-Tech Luxury Cruise Train

September 8, 2017
28 min
Season 3 - Episode 13: Train Suite Shiki-shima: The High-Tech Luxury Cruise Train

Season 3 - Episode 13: Train Suite Shiki-shima: The High-Tech Luxury Cruise Train

Train Suite Shiki-shima: The High-Tech Luxury Cruise Train - Episode 13

Overview

May 2017 saw the launch of JR East's new cruise train, "Train Suite Shiki-shima". "Cruise trains" are a new type of luxury train that stop at sightseeing spots in Japan. "Train Suite Shiki-shima" is Japan's second cruise train following the launch of JR Kyushu's "SEVEN STARS IN KYUSHU" in 2013, and with JR West's "TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE" coming in June 2017, Japan is entering a new "cruise train" era. See the technology and support that makes this cruise train a truly luxurious experience.

Episode Information

TV Show

Japan Railway Journal

Season

Season 3

Episode Number

13

Air Date

September 8, 2017

Runtime

28 minutes

Guest Stars

Wakako Miyamoto

Wakako Miyamoto

Self - Assistant