Bringing large luggage into the Shinkansen “No advance reservations introduced” JR East President September 3, 19:52
In connection with the need for advance reservations when passengers bring large luggage on the Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen, JR Yuji Fukasawa, President of JR East, announced at the press conference on the 3rd in Tohoku Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen. Clarified the idea of not introducing the advance reservation system.
On Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen, in order to strengthen security measures in preparation for next year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, passengers will be required to make reservations in advance with reserved seats from May next year. You will need.
Regarding this, President Fukasawa of JR East said at the press conference, “I am not thinking about the direction that JR Tokai is doing now,” and thought that the advance reservation system would not be introduced on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen. Revealed.
Regarding the handling of large luggage, President Fukasawa said, “I have the same trouble with the fact that the luggage is very large, including those overseas.” `` A certain amount of luggage storage is secured on each Shinkansen, but if there are more overseas customers in the future, we are considering what measures to take, including expanding the space for luggage. '' Said.