Japanese Railways｜A red sports car running on the railways in Osaka and Nagoya—Kintetsu Hinotori

#train The new #ExpressTram that was launched in 2020 has a bright red appearance like a firebird, which attracts everyone's attention as soon as it hits the road. It is launched by the private railway #Kintetsu (#Kintetsu), and runs between #OsakaNamba and #KintetsuNagoya every day, and the journey takes about 2 hours. All designated seats are divided into standard and premium cars. The premium cars have ample space for three seats abreast, and the car floor is higher than usual, with a forward driving view, so you can easily see the scenery outside the window. What’s special is the back-shell seats, which are made of genuine leather and have electrically adjustable backrests, and can be tilted back without disturbing the rear passengers. The standard car has a glass luggage rack and partition door, giving it an open design. The seats are also back-shell type, with a distance of 116 cm between the front and rear seats, so you can stretch your legs comfortably even in the standard seats. #近铁火之鸟 (#ひのとり) There are 15 trains running between Osaka, Namba and Nagoya on weekdays and 20 trains running on holidays. The first row of seats in the premium carriage of the first train is usually very popular. You have to grab tickets on the day when the official website opens for ticket purchase to have a chance to sit in a seat with this view. The express train ticket is more expensive than other trains. The ticket for the Hinoderi train from Osaka Namba to Nagoya is ¥5,690 (basic fare ¥2,860 + express fee, HINOTORI special car fee ¥2,130); the standard car ticket is ¥4,990 (basic fare ¥2,860 + express fee, HINOTORI special car fee ¥2,130). If you have a Kintetsu 5-Day Pass, you can ride the train by paying an additional special carriage fee. There are vending machines in the front and rear carriages, selling freshly brewed coffee and snacks. In the rest area, you can sit and drink coffee and enjoy the scenery. Don't worry if you have luggage, you can use the lockers for free. Multi-functional restroom with changing board, baby crib and other equipment. Although it takes 2 hours to travel from Osaka to Nagoya, taking the Firebird will make you feel that time flies. It is the best choice besides the Shinkansen.