Capacity definition

This page is for the definition of capacity status of a train. In this wiki, we specifically use Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism standard as stated below.


 * 100% — Commuters have enough personal space and are able to take a seat or stand while holding onto the straps or hand rails.
 * 150% — Commuters have enough personal space to read a newspaper.
 * 180% — Commuters must fold newspapers to read.
 * 200% — Commuters are pressed against each other in each compartment but can still read small magazines.
 * 250% — Commuters are pressed against each other, unable to move.