JR Kyushu has announced a new sightseeing train for western Kyushu. The twelfth sightseeing train for the company will be called ‘Two Stars 4047’ (Futatsu Boshi 4047) and operate along two coastlines of the area; Ariake Sea and Omura Bay. In addition to refreshing views from the window. Two Stars will also serve locally-sourced food to guests and will begin service in fall 2022. JR Kyushu is asking Eiji Mitooka, who designed the interior of Seven Stars, to join the development team of the new train. Source: Saga Shimbun / NHK / JR Kyushu
Photo by PR Times – The photo is for image purpose only. (D&S train converted from the same type of vehicle. )The train design is under production.
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