On 5 October,
The award was sponsored by
Details are in the attached document.
SPACIA X exterior Cockpit Suite
Cockpit Lounge SPACIA X logo
Overview of receiving '2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARD ' by the Series N100 SPACIA X
1. Award-winning vehicle
2. Award details
2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARD
(Sponsored by
3. Comments by evaluation committee members
In recent years, the railway industry, which needs a shift from quantity to quality due to COVID-19 pandemic, has been introducing a series of unique limited express trains. Among them, this train has a great deal to mention. Most conspicuous of all is the revival of eating and drinking spaces, which were near extinction among Japanese train cars. It is also novel that 6 types of interiors are introduced, and chairs and tables reminiscent of furniture are adopted with consideration of safety. While the colour and shape of the destination's historic sites are incorporated into the car's colour and interior lighting, the destination indicator on the side also provided a passenger information video, showing off the appeal of train travel in various expressions.
4. What is the GOOD DESIGN AWARD?
The GOOD DESIGN AWARD succeeds the Good Design Product Selection System (or G-mark system) established by the former Ministry of
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1. Start date of operation:15 July 2023
2. Model name: Series N100
3. Number of cars: 24 cars in 4 trains
(Currently 12 cars in 2 trains have been introduced, and another 12 cars in 2 trains will be
introduced in FY2023)
4. Number of seats: 212 seats
5. Routes: Tobu Skytree Line,Nikko Line , Kinugawa Line between Asakusa and Tobu Nikko,
Kinugawa Onsen
6. Vehicle overview
(1) Concept 'Connect & Updatable'
By updating and providing various information and services beyond the physical connection
of the railway, from the moment you board the train, you will be able to connect with 'your
own optimal Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen area', aiming for a limited express train that will
make you wish to visit the same area again and again.
(2) Vehicle design
The conventional form of SPACIA has been evolved to the present day and incorporated
into the design. The colours evoke a noble white reminiscent of the 'Gofun' painted on the
Yomeimon Gate, Karamon Gate, and main sanctuary of Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The
window frames are inspired by carefully handmade crafts such as the muntins
(Kumiko) in Kanuma and bamboo weaving that have been handed down from the Edo
period.
(3) Seats
In addition to inheriting the private rooms in the conventional SPACIA, we will provide new
types of seats, such as lounges, to provide a higher quality of space, and aim to become a
limited express train that you will wish to ride many times.
(4) Cafe counter (GOEN CAFE SPACIA X)
To be a place where you can meet 'your own optimal Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen area',
we will actively introduce new products and offer products that you can enjoy with your five
senses that can only be found here.
(5) Carbon neutral operation
We will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to the conventional SPACIA, and
virtually replace all of the electricity used for operations with electricity from
renewable sources, making CO2 emissions net zero.
For information about SPACIA X, visit https://www.tobu.co.jp/spaciax/en/
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