- aboutA-SEAT
- A-SEAT
- Trains with A-SEAT settings
- Reserved Seat Ticket Sales Locations
- Charge
- Ticket inspection and crew
- equipment
- Finally
aboutA-SEAT
A-SEAT is a pay-as-you-go reserved seat system available on the "Shin-Kaisoku" trains operated by JR West. It is mandatory to purchase a seat reservation ticket in advance. The additional fee is not cheap, but the facilities provided are equivalent to those of a regular express train.
A-SEAT
The Shinkaisoku itself also serves Tsuruga and Maibara Stations, but due to the convenience of the cars in which the A-SEAT is connected, it is only available between Yasu (or Kusatsu) and Aboshi (or Himeji) on the Shinkaisoku via the Tokaido Main Line.
Trains with A-SEAT settings
In Kanto, green cars for regular trains are offered on major line sections and almost all trains can use them, while A-SEAT is available only on some trains. Although the number of trains is not large, it is concentrated on commuting to and from work and going home. It does not mean that there are no trains at all.
Please refer to JR's website for the timetable of Shinkaisoku trains with A-SEAT service.
The name "Shinkaisoku ◯go" will be assigned to Shinkaisoku trains with A-SEAT.
Reserved Seat Ticket Sales Locations
It is also available at Midorino ticket vending machines and through e5489, JR West's Internet reservation service. In addition, if you select "Ticketless Reserved Ticket" instead of a paper ticket on e5489 (credit card registration required), you will receive a discount of 600 yen off the regular 840 yen reserved seat fee.
Please note that this discount does not apply if you select "Receive paper tickets" on e5489.
Charge
Fares are uniform. No matter which station you board or alight at, the reserved seat fare remains the same. Fares are as follows.
paper ticket
840YEN
Ticketless express tickets (e5489 only)
600YEN
However, in addition to the reserved-seat ticket, a ticket for the section to be boarded is required to board the train. Please note that you cannot even enter the ticket gate with only a reserved-seat ticket.
Ticket inspection and crew
A-SEAT cars are manned by crew members. They explained to passengers who had mistakenly entered the A-SEAT area, and provided boarding information in foreign languages to foreign visitors to Japan. Also, each time the train departs from a station, the terminal displaying the seat assignment status is compared with the actual train interior to prevent unauthorized boarding.
Since the seats are reserved, there is no ticket inspection, but crew members are always checking the ticket. Please do not board the train illegally.
equipment
Seat
Seat
The seats are lined up on a par with those of express trains.
Table
curtains
reclining
consent
Shelf and seat number
Hook
One's step
Wi-Fi
JR_WEST_TRAIN_Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
Restroom
Although not exclusively for A-SEAT users, A-SEAT cars are equipped with toilets.
Luggage storage space
There is also a luggage storage area. But Keep your valuables close to you.
security camera
Information Display
The information display shows not only the next stop, but also delays and other operational information.
Finally
This is my complete introduction to A-SEAT. Although paper tickets can be quite an attack on your wallet (especially if you are a student), the atmosphere is great. The lighting is warm and inviting, and the A-SEAT area, with its lack of hanging advertisements and hanging straps, is a relaxing place to work or take a break.
The peace of mind of knowing that you will be seated reliably is also half the battle, and well worth the price. I hope this service will be expanded in the future.
If you use the Special Rapid Service, please use A-SEAT if you have time.
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