None of that is weird for a high speed train. [1] is used in Britain, but it's a Japanese (Hitachi) design. The very front of the train (see the bottom secti

None of that is weird for a high speed train. [1] is used in Britain, but it's a Japanese (Hitachi) design. The very front of the train (see the bottom section "Liveries") shows the front half of the first unit has blanked-out windows. That's where there's room for a couple of bicycles, a drinks trolley, etc. Obviously including this space has reduced the total number of seats. If you want to take a bicycle you must reserve the space, and you're expected to be waiting at the correct end of the train so you can board quickly. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_800 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_800 [2] https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/hitachi-rail-global/images/class-800-801-interiors-bicycle-storage-space-323845 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/hitachi-rail-global/images/cla...