Green cars to appear on the Chuo Line Rapid and Ome Line! Please note that the free Wi-Fi service will not be available during the trial period.
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According to a release by JR East, a new Green Car service will begin on the Chuo Line Rapid and Ome Line in spring 2025.
This is great news for commuters looking for a more relaxed ride on this busy line, particularly during peak hours. It seems that a variety of comfortable services will be available, so we're looking forward to it.
The service will actually begin in spring 2025, but the "Green Cars" themselves will be introduced gradually from October 13th 2024 onwards.
During the Green Car Trial Period, before full-scale operations begin, these cars will be treated as regular cars with no extra charge. Why not take this opportunity to experience comfortable travel?
Image source: 中央線快速・青梅線でグリーン車サービスを開始します｜JR東日本ニュース
https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2024/20240910_ho02.pdf
Free Wi-Fi service will begin after the "Green Car Trial Period" ends
However, please note that during the 'Green Car Trial Period', certain services such as JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi, Green Car toilets, trash cans, and attendant guidance will not be available due to preparations for the full service launch.
JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi won't be available during the trial period. There may be stickers on the train, but if you can't connect, don't panic and wait for the official service to start.
The image is from inside a Shinkansen train
Incidentally, JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi is already available at some JR East stations, on Shinkansen and limited express trains, and in the Green cars of the Yokosuka and Sobu Rapid lines.
JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi
https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pdf/free_wifi_02_e.pdf
If you want to connect to JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi, it's recommended to install Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect and register for it.
This app is a great one that automatically connects to only secure Wi-Fi. It has been downloaded by many people, including tourists, and it is also compatible with JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi. When you find a usable Wi-Fi, it will automatically connect, so you can save on communication charges just by installing it.
Related link: Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect | Free Wi-Fi auto-connect app
https://www.ntt-bp.net/jw-auto/en/index.html
Free Wi-Fi: a useful tool for work and relaxation
When you're exhausted and just want to sit down, when you want to relax and treat yourself, when you want to spread out your laptop and get some work done while you're on the move... it's really helpful to have the option of a Green Car.
After the official service starts, you'll be able to use the free Wi-Fi in the carriages too, so I hope you'll make good use of it and enjoy the comfortable space while you're on the move.
中央線快速・青梅線でグリーン車サービスを開始します｜JR東日本ニュース
https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2024/20240910_ho02.pdf
