Before the JR Shikoku sightseeing train "Iyonada Monogatari" will be operated by a new vehicle from April, the new vehicle was released to the press on the 21st.
The sightseeing train "Iyonada Monogatari" that connects Matsuyama Station in Ehime Prefecture with Iyo-Ozu Station and Yawatahama Station has been operating in a two-car train since 2014, but due to the aging of the vehicle, this April It will be operated by a new vehicle from.
The new car, which was released to the press on the 21st, is a 3-car train, and the exterior is colored with the same red and brown colors as the previous cars, with the motif of the dusk of Iyo-nada.
In addition, the interior has a retro and modern design, and the lighting inside the car is based on the image of mandarin oranges in Ehime prefecture.
The newly added car is a private room that can be used by up to 8 people, and a private room charge of 28,000 yen is required in addition to the fare.
The new vehicle will operate from April 2nd on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
President Nishimaki of JR Shikoku said, "The interior is carefully and luxuriously made, so I want you to spend a relaxing time and space. I am struggling with sightseeing due to the corona disaster, but I hope it will be a catalyst for excitement. I was talking.