JR Shikoku and JR West have announced that on August 8, 9, 15, and 16, Car 5 of the “Shikaze” limited express (running between Okayama and Matsuyama with an 8-car formation during the Obon period) will be designated as reserved seating.
While some trains are operated as 8-car trains during peak travel periods every year, on the four days listed above—when particularly high ridership is expected—six of the eight cars will be reserved-seat cars. Two cars—Cars 6 and 7, toward Okayama—will be designated for unreserved seating.
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