Hitachi also revealed that virtually all the electricity used for operations will be replaced with electricity from renewable sources, making CO2 emissions net zero.
A total of 12 new cars in two trains have been introduced at the beginning of the operation, and another 12 new cars in two trains will be introduced in the future.
Each train has 212 seats and includes a total of six formats for passengers to choose between, including luxurious Cockpit Suite, Cockpit Lounge, Compartment, and Premium Seat.
Designed in-house by Hitachi, the train cars have evolved while maintaining the original SPACIA form, with the colors evoking a noble white reminiscent of the “Gofun” painted on the Yomeimon Gate, Karamon Gate and main sanctuary of Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
The window frames, meanwhile, are inspired by carefully handmade crafts such as the muntins (Kumiko) in Kanuma and bamboo weaving that have been handed down from the Edo period.