Recently, some netizens posted that a new seat has appeared on the official website of China Railway 12306, called "Preferred First Class Seat", and many netizens are curious about what is unique about this "Preferred First Class Seat".
On the 4th, 12306 customer service responded that the "preferred first class" was recently opened for specific trains in order to optimize the service, and the fares and services under normal circumstances are between business class and first class.
According to the 12306 customer service, the preferred first-class seat is optimized and simplified on the basis of the business seat service, and you can enjoy the special channel for the business seat, the waiting ticket service, as well as the drinks, food, towels, blankets, etc. on the car, but there is no reservation for the exclusive services of the business seat, such as entry guidance and meals on the way.
Source: National Railway 12306 official website
On the basis of the customer service explanation, we must first understand what services are available for business class and first class.
Business Seat
Generally speaking, the station is equipped with a dedicated real-name verification and security check channel for business class passengers, and there are full-time staff to guide passengers to the business class waiting area. If you make a reservation 1 hour before your arrival, you can also enjoy a special guide to leave the station.
Business Class seats are relatively few and relatively spacious, with a 2+1 or 1+1 seating arrangement. A and F are against the window, C is against the aisle, the seat backrest and leg pads are electrically adjustable, if you feel that the environment is too dark, you can use the reading lights on the seat to increase the brightness.
In the storage box on the side of the seat, there are disposable slippers, disposable eye masks, blankets, etc., which can be used free of charge.
Business class seats. Source: Kunming Railway
First class
The first-class seats are usually distributed in a 2+2 manner, and the space is larger than that of the second-class seats, with A and F by the window and C and D by the aisle.
The 1st Class seat is adjustable on the inside of the armrest, and the angle of the backrest can be adjusted by pressing and holding the button and gently leaning back, and it is also equipped with a footrest and a hidden tray table.
In addition, according to the official website of China Railway 12306, some high-speed rail EMU trains will provide free services such as drinks and snacks for passengers with first-class seats and above. During lunch and dinner, complimentary meals are provided for business class passengers.
First class seats. Source: Kunming Railway
From the above introduction, it can be seen that there are many differences between the service of business class and first class, and now the new "preferred first class" fare and service are between the two, some netizens think that "this is provided on demand, very good" and "want to experience the experience", and some netizens think that "there is an exclusive entry channel during the holiday period, and the others seem to be not much different from ordinary first class seats".
In addition, some netizens proposed that "the difference between the second-class seats and the first-class seats is not too big in terms of riding experience, and I think that it is better to open more silent carriages by adding preferred first-class seats".
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Source: Jiupai News Xinhuanet Finance National Railway 12306 Official Website Kunming Railway Wuhan Railway Hualong Net Alignment Comprehensive
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