Shinkansen trains will soon have individual workstations for relaxed and hassle-free remote work. The offer may interest the citizens, managers and other passengers who will be able to pay for the service, informs Nikkei Asia.
The newly introduced high-speed Shinkansen trains will be getting some exclusive private cabins over the next few months. They will include high-tech services to improve remote work conditions and Internet productivity. The cabinets will appear in October on N700S trains operated by JR Central on the Tokaido Line. Shinkansen trains connect Tokyo with Shin-Osaka Station. The N700S series has been in service since 2020 and offers an operating speed of 300 km/h with a top speed of 363 km/h.
The offices will be equipped with the Personalized Sound Zone noise reduction technology. Developed by mobile operator NTT Docomo, PSZ devices are built directly into headrests and do not require physical headphones. The technology creates a localized audio field around the listener’s ears and is designed for people who don’t want to wear a headset for long periods of time.
Another advantage will be the 5G antenna developed by Asahi Glass Co., built directly into the window glass. The fine mesh structure will not interfere with the view from the window. The 5G modems are connected via a direct wired connection to the on-board Wi-Fi. The system will significantly reduce delays associated with traditional wireless connectivity on Shinkansen trains.
JR Central says the initial rollout will include just two separate cabins on each train, and by the end of fiscal year 2026, six N700S trains will be equipped with the new equipment. In the coming years, it is expected that the number of offices in trains will increase and the number of trains that have them will increase.
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