Tokyo International News Agency

Seibu Railway has announced that it will introduce a new train, the "Tokiiro," on its Shinjuku Line starting in spring 2027, thereby revamping its paid seating service. This new train is named "Tokiiro," meaning "color of time," based on the concept of adding color to daily moments. As a first for Seibu Railway, the train's design features a wave gradient on its sides, inspired by the colors of the sky from morning to evening. It is anticipated to be affectionately known by nicknames such as "Morning Glow Face" and "Sunset Glow Face." This meticulously crafted design has been unveiled on a dedicated website, and its futuristic appearance has garnered high praise on social media, with comments calling it "cool" and "stylish." The "Tokiiro" will be an 8-car train based on Seibu Railway's 40000 series, featuring LC (Long-Cross) seats designed to support comfortable travel. This means that when used for...

On the 19th, JR West unveiled its new 227 series 500 sub-series "Kizashi" train, set to be introduced on the Sanyo Main Line in the Yamaguchi area, to the press. Its chic black and gold-themed design has garnered a significant reaction on social media, with early comments expressing anticipation like "It's too cool" and "It looks luxurious." This new train, named "Kizashi" (meaning "omen" or "sign"), is a derivative of the 227 series 500 sub-series, following the "Urara" trains in the Okayama area. It features a subdued yet sophisticated exterior with black and gold lines on a silver body. Long seats have been adopted at the ends of the carriages, considering passenger convenience. It has also been reported to be equipped with toilets, suggesting suitability for longer journeys. While some social media posts compared its design to the "Red Wing" trains in the Hiroshima region and the "Urara" i...