# Family Friendly Train Cars The S-Train in Tokyo is Testing a New Option for Passengers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-friendly-train References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2018/02/23/tokyo-train-adding-family-only-cars-to-evening-commuter-express-in-march/) & [nlab.itmedia.co.jp](http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1802/22/news078.html) The S-Train in Tokyo, Japan is being used as part of a test program that will create a more family friendly train to increase comfort for all passengers. The program will introduce a family-only car during evening service to help offer families a spot to relax as they go about their commute. This works to offer a more comfortable spot for families to sit, while also keeping other areas free of [crying babies and carriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stokke) to increase over all efficiency and comfort. The new family friendly train service on the S-Train that connects [Tokyo with the Saitama Prefecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-shinkansen-platform) will be trialled for two days in march and see two of the 10 cars on the trains transitioned for families. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Family-friendly Public Transportation:** Cities worldwide need transportation options that cater to families and provide comfort and efficiency. - **Targeted Public Transport:** Optimizing public transport means offering specialized carriages or vehicles to meet the needs of specific groups. - **Tested and Proven Public Transport Programs:** Cities can develop family-friendly public transport programs through regular testing and experimentation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Public Transportation:** Public Transport systems should consider developing targeted transport options. - **Travel and Tourism:** Family-friendly public transport would expand opportunities in the travel and tourism industry. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Cities can design and implement more efficient and sustainable transport options for families and commuters with the help of urban planners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Transforming Bullet Train Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [Family-Friendly Cargo E-Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-etrike.md) - [Accessible Train Fleet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-train.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md)