News What is the concept behind the new Yakumo Series 273?

A train that will play a role in spreading the appeal of the San'in area and promoting tourism

The new 273 series train that will be introduced on the limited express "Yakumo" (Image: JR West).

　JR West has announced that it will replace the limited express "Yakumo" that runs between Okayama and Izumo with new 273 series trains from the spring of 2024. [Photo] The 381 series and 273 series in the yellow and green bands have expanded seat spacing, in-car Wi-Fi and security cameras. We have improved the service and security aspects by introducing the "natural pendulum method".　JR West expresses the thoughts that can be put into the 273 series as follows. "To ensure that this new model 'Yakumo' will serve as a train that conveys the charm of the San'in area and promotes tourism, we are currently considering a vehicle design that will be loved by everyone in the area, and will also be used by groups and families. We are thinking of easy-to-use on-board equipment.Detailed specifications, design, etc. will be announced in the first half of fiscal 2022, but the new "Yakumo" will be loved by everyone, become a new face of the region, and contribute to the revitalization of areas along the railway line. I hope that it will be a train that can contribute." Yakumo's unchanging role is to connect the San'in area and Okayama. In addition to safe and reliable transportation, tourism and business use, we expect to respond to new needs in line with the changing times and expand and create tourism demand from Japan and overseas. The current JNR type 381 trains will be gradually replaced with the 273 series (44 cars). The total investment will be approximately 16 billion yen. JR West says, "We will continue to provide a safer, more comfortable and convenient moving space."

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