The world's most luxurious train journey begins in Japan

The Dhaka Times Desk The world's most luxurious train journey begins in Japan. The latest addition to the East Japan Railway Company is the luxury train 'Shiki Shima'.

After the speedy 'Shinkansen' bullet train, the country has come up with the most luxurious train. The luxury train will depart from Tokyo's Ueno station. Japan Railways is going to launch this train to attract travel-hungry tourists from all over the world including Japan.

To travel on the new luxury train 'Shiki Shima' for four days and three nights, passengers will have to pay 8 and a half thousand US dollars per person! If you want to travel with your partner, it will cost another 17 thousand US dollars!

The train has only 10 coaches in total. The train will run at a speed of 110 km per hour. The train also has two separate observation compartments; There are 6 compartments. So that 34 passengers can sit. This train will not shake or make any noise while running.

Not only that, the lines on which this train will run have also been planted with various types of charming flower trees on both sides of the road. All in all a dream journey in a peaceful natural environment. The main slogan of the train is a peaceful journey with a smooth journey.

What is on this special train?

The striking features of the train are the huge triangular windows on both sides extending from the floor to the ceiling. Comfortable seats. Allowing passengers to view the scenery along the track. The train's cooks will serve delicious seasonal food according to the passengers' preferences.

Passengers will be treated to drinks and piano music after dinner. There is an opportunity to sit next to the fireplace and get warm.

This luxury train journey starts from Tokyo and ends at Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. There is also a return train from there. In its inaugural phase recently, the train successfully reached its destination with 33 passengers on board.

Zhan Railway Authority said that despite the high price of tickets, there is no decrease in the interest of passengers. All tickets till March next year are already sold out.

It should be noted that in addition to 'Shiki Shima', Kyushu Railway started a 'Seven Star' service in Japan in 2013. There is no lack of piano, bar, luxury suite in this train. Not only that, the West Japan Railway Authority has announced the launch of the 'Twilight Express Mizukaze' sleeper train next June.