Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Shinkansen`s

Here are 2 photos to show the inside of the Shinkansen. This one was very new and as you can see it is like a spacious plane. Doors between the carriages are automatic so you dont have to fumble with them while pulling luggage around. Remember there are 16 carriages for most trains. We are travelling `pink` class (economy) and the green class is just a bit plusher looking.

FYI there are not TV`s in the head rests but big stickers showing the details of what is in the 2 carriages either side of us and the layout. That could be toilets, rubbish bins, change rooms, vending machines etc. There are also staff moving up and down the train constantly offering food and drinks you can purchase.

Mark loves the front of this one. This is our train from Yamagata.

3 comments:

Pilgrim Barkers said...

Woohoo...what a flash looking train...as you say, it looks just like a plane inside...how long were you on there?? Hopefully long enough to make it worthwhile & to really get a feel for it...
John & Emmeline will be back today...her holiday is all over...at least you've got another week or so to go....keep enjoying...love Tina

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Mum said...

OMG I thought it was a BIG sneaker,... but it was a train! Seemed to be more lush than a plane as we,{ Iwas reading to Dad}
couldn't get over the leg room. Think I rather like the colour pink from green.Keep enjoying and learning. Much love.