We Take Them For Granted,

trains,

 but they change every so often, and this is one of the new award winning designs in Japan, 

 this is the Laview commuter train, which debuted in 2019 and began operating between Tokyo and Chichibu, and has won this year’s prestigious Blue Ribbon, 

 the upholstery for the carriages was designed in collaboration with textile designer Yoko Ando, each seat has an adjustable headrest and a table within the armrest,

 and each traveler has a nice view of the passing countryside,

 warm tone of yellow seats are reminiscent of an inviting living room, and extends to the carriage dividers,

and corridors, the award is given annually since 1958 and presented to the best railway vehicle, the train was designed by one of Japan’s most notable architects and Pritzker recipient Kazuo Sejima, the Blue Ribbon Award recognized the train’s stylish features and inclusivity as being entirely barrier-free. The award is given by the Japan Railfan Club, a nationwide organization comprising 3000 members, the Laview train operates between Ikebukuro Station and Seibu-Chichibu Station. You can find out more about the schedules on train operator Seibu’s website, one has to ask why is it that our commuter trains in the UK do not look as nice as this?