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Shinkansen Supreme Class luxury service launch

Overview

The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines are scheduled to launch ‘Supreme Class’ on October 1, 2026. This new luxury service aims to exceed current Green Car standards by reintroducing private cabin seating for the first time in 23 years.

The service will feature two cabin types: a two-person cabin in Car 7, containing a single seat and a facing sofa, and a single-occupancy cabin in Car 10. These cabins will include electronic locks, 5G-compatible Wi-Fi supported by transparent glass antennas, and in-room tablets to manage lighting, temperature, and audio. Amenities such as seat heaters, lumbar support, and directional sound technology are also planned.

While single-occupancy cabins in Car 10 will be fixed in a rear-facing orientation for trains traveling away from Tokyo, a semi-private option with reversible seats is expected to be introduced in fiscal year 2027.

Entities

Tokaido Shinkansen · Sanyo Shinkansen · JR West · JR Central · Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Shinkansen to launch ‘Supreme Class’ luxury cabins

    The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen will debut ‘Supreme Class’ on October 1, featuring luxury private cabins with advanced technology, personalized controls, and high-end amenities.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen to launch luxury Supreme Class cabins

    The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen will launch ‘Supreme Class’ on October 1, 2026, featuring luxury private cabins with electronic locks, high-end amenities, and 5G Wi-Fi, returning private rooms to the lines.

Sources

comemo.nikkei.com · fnn.jp · kankokeizai.com · okayamanakaku-minamiku-higashiku.goguynet.jp