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

Japan Railway Journal Season 3 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.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Russell Totten, Ryo Takagi

Release Date : 2017-09-08

Duration : 28 menit

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