It would be fair to say that the Kintetsu Limited Express has redefined the new standard for intercity express trains. Most passengers on intercity express trains spend their journey sleeping. However, when they reclined their seats, the passengers behind them often felt uncomfortable. Conversely, many passengers refrained from fully reclining their seats out of consideration for those behind them. As a result of this meticulous analysis of passenger needs, all seats have been fitted with a “back shell.” While this has reduced the train’s capacity, the company’s management were doubtless prepared for this eventuality. Kintetsu takes care of its rolling stock, which enables the company to continue using the same carriages for 30 years or more. We wish to offer high praise for this flagship of the company’s fleet, with its space and universally appealing design that will not grow stale on passengers, which has resulted from a resolute and foresighted decision by the management team.