Odakyu GSEs that allow luggage to be placed under the seat The most common choices for luggage storage in the train are to place it on the luggage rack, in the large luggage storage area at the end of the cabin or on the deck (if available), or at the foot of the cabin if you are prepared for it to be cramped. In the Odakyu Type 70000 GSE cars, however, there is space for luggage under the stool. Of course, it is essential to have a mechanism that supports the seat and allows it to rotate, but by placing the leg stand in the center and making it T-shaped, free space was secured on either side of it. The T-shaped leg stand is placed in the center of the seat, leaving enough space on either side for a small trunk to fit. For larger luggage, the large luggage storage area at the end of the cabin is used.
Express train with a salon-viewing room From the viewpoint of transportation capacity, it is desirable to reserve as many seats as possible. In addition, most passengers, once seated, stay on the train until they reach their destination, and they do not tend to walk around inside the train excessively. However, the situation may be different on train lines that offer scenic views and attract many tourists. One example is the observation lounge of Series 283 trains used on some of JR West’s limited express trains, “Kuroshio. The lounge is located in Car 3 of the basic configuration, with four one-seater chairs facing the sea and two two-seater sofas behind them. The side windows on the seaward side have been enlarged to provide a better view. The Series 283 is a small train consisted of two 6-car “basic trains” and two 3-car “attached trains,” and the attached trains do not have an observation salon. Sometimes, two of the attached trains are connected together to form a six-car train, which is used as a substitute for the basic train. This means that even a six-car train will not have an observation salon. This is due to the inspection schedule and the availability of rolling stock, so it is probably a matter of “luck. The “Yakumo” Series 273 trains of the same JR West company also have a free space, but it is not designed with a particular view in mind. The free space is designed to allow passengers to stand, walk around, and chat with others for a change of pace. In the case of the Yakumo, the semi-compartment in Car 1 is more suitable for groups of passengers, with two compartments each containing a four-person box and a two-person box. There is also a large luggage storage area at the boundary between the boxes, so it is safe even if you are carrying large luggage.
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